To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:20:33 -0500
Subject: [Puptcrit] Puppet Collaborations (instructions)


Hi Mary.

No, we don't design a puppet on paper.
What we do is design parts, separately, and they don't need to match for the 
same kind of creature.
Actually, it would be more fun if they didn't match.
The point is to have a stock of parts from which we will choose randomly.
We'll be stuck with our selection, and have to design something good from 
these parts.


So, we:

-each design parts from the puppet body part list (to be made later, with 
participants' help).
-each scans their inventory of parts.
-each sends the picture files to me.
-I format them appropriately, file them in separate folders, and distribute 
according to each participants's random parts request list. (someone will 
have to make up a random parts list for me, so I don't get special 
treatment).

Participants may already start sketching their creature parts. It would be 
easier and sharper for us all if each part is drawn big enough to fit on a 
quarter of US letter sheet.   And the drawing could be cleaned up, simply by 
retracing it with a marker, on a smooth paper. Scanning should be ok if done 
at 144 dpi.
Each part could be sent separately as a JPEG, or sent as a single montage of 
all the parts (big file, but my email can usually handle it).




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