From: "Mark S. Segal" <segalpuppets-AT-comcast.net>
Subject: PUPT: Re: Li-Qua-Che: a replacement for (gulp!) neoprene?
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 14:28:47 -0400


I have tried it....not crazy about it although I wish I was. Probably not 
very careful, or as careful as you would be. It was just an experiment. Got 
it from Pearl on South street.. Long time ago.

Mark
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From: "Robert Smythe" <robertsmythe-AT-mumpuppet.org>
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Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 12:37 PM
Subject: PUPT: Li-Qua-Che: a replacement for (gulp!) neoprene?


> Has anyone here every used LiQuaChe (pourable paper mache) to make heads? 
> It can be poured into plaster molds (just like Neoprene) and resembles 
> porcelain when dry. It is supposedly very durable and resistant to 
> breakage. If you have used it, can you find it in retail stores (hopefully 
> some place I can find in Philadelphia?)
>
> I'm finding that neoprene has its drawbacks:
>
> 1) heavy
> 2) can crack
> 3) doesn't breathe
> 4) difficult to smooth flash lines
> 5) very expensive ($40/gallon) Liquache is about $28/gallon
>
> But it is flexible, so making a mold with undercuts is a lot easier.
>
>
>
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