Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 13:57:01 -0500 From: Mathieu <uubald-AT-magma.ca> Subject: PUPT: papier mache: comparisons Update: If you want to try Weldbond, go for it. It does so much! But I realise more and more that Weldbond is a bit too flexible for building bigger props. Unless you don't mind having to apply a few more layers than you could with another less flexible glue. Time is expansive sometimes. To save time (and supplies!) for stiffness, I prefer using regular carpenter's glue with torn drip coffee filters. I fidgeted too much yesterday to try and fit together my two-part life-size human head: (four layers of coffee filters+weldbond). Too flexible for confort. I finally managed, but next time I'll go back to carp. glue. Worked great with my accordeon player puppet. He's thougher than wood. To make sure, I made an actual test: Comparison between Weldbond and carpenter's glue(cabinet maker's quality) Shape for test: half a ping pong ball 4 layers of coffee filters + Weldbond = still flexible, leather thickness, can flatten it completely without it breaking 4 layers of coffee filters + Carpenter's glue = almost as hard as a walnut shell, a bit of flex, just enough so it won't break upon impact. ---------------------------------------------- Mathieu RENE CREATURISTE Marionnettes, masques, ateliers créatifs pour tous, etc. Puppets, Masks, creative workshops for all, etc. Toujours à l'affut de nouvelles opportunités! Always seeking new opportunities! http://www.magma.ca/~uubald http://www.magma.ca/~uubald/ilo.html (+recent contrat) uubald-AT-magma.ca Montreal, Canada (514) 725 - 5821 ---------------------------------------------- --- Personal replies to: Mathieu <uubald-AT-magma.ca> --- List replies to: puptcrit-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu --- Admin commands to: majordomo-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu --- Archives at: http://lists.village.virginia.edu/~spoons
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