To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:20:05 -0800 Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] puptcrit Digest, Vol 50, Issue 24 This is my first response to this site relating an airport incident earlier this year. Whenever I visit my family in Rochester, N.Y. I take along one or two marionettes to perform at a family gathering. I always pack them in my carry-on and this particular time I had a puppet outfitted wth ELwire (an electronic light similar to spaghetti neon). I had flown with it once before without incident but it has an electronic inverter with a 9 volt battery power source and it is capable of raising eyebrows when going through the scanner. The inspector who beckoned me to the side table was understandibly concerned but also curious and very personable about asking me to empty the contents. While pulling out the goods I explained the lighting system, showing the puppet, how the lights worked and the puppet's suitability to dark venues. The inspector was totally enthusiastic and gratified that I took the time, however brief, to show and tell. No doubt she was also mightily relieved that nothing dangerous lurked in my carry-on. These experiences have shown me that the carry-on inspection can result in more than one outcome; keeping one's mouth shut is not a bad thing but having to share a bit of one's honest creativity can truly benefit the mundane chores of someone else's workday. Bernie Beauchamp Beaupromo Puppetry ----- Original Message ----- From: <puptcrit-request-AT-puptcrit.org> To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 9:00 AM Subject: puptcrit Digest, Vol 50, Issue 24 > Send puptcrit mailing list submissions to > puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > puptcrit-request-AT-puptcrit.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > puptcrit-owner-AT-puptcrit.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of puptcrit digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. paper mache travelling (Alexander Winfield) > 2. Re: paper mache travelling (Mathieu Ren?) > 3. Re: Basswood again (Mathieu Ren?) > 4. Re: Off Topic - Christmas Gift from the Axtells (Steve Axtell) > 5. Re: A Grand Guignol - West Coast (Tim Giugni) > 6. Re: Sculpting wood (tips?) (Mathieu Ren?) > 7. LEDs/Toy Theater lighting (Chris Griffith) > 8. Coconuts, the sequel (Mathieu Ren?) > 9. Norman Gibson visit (Steve Axtell) > 10. Three new works in portfolio (Mathieu Ren?) > 11. Re: Sculpting wood (tips?) (Les Lamborn) > 12. Re: paper mache travelling (Hobey Ford) > 13. Re: LEDs/Toy Theater lighting (Hobey Ford) > 14. Re: Norman Gibson visit (Steve Abrams) > 15. Re: Norman Gibson visit (BNathanson-AT-aol.com) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:11:41 -0400 > From: "Alexander Winfield" <sheepwpunks-AT-gmail.com> > Subject: [Puptcrit] paper mache travelling > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: > <7336f0e60812222311m79aeb279x826fbdf3b6532555-AT-mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hello All, > > Was just having a look at the Air Canada website and I noticed that, > technically speaking, they do not allow any object made from paper mache > on > an airline, but it in carry on luggage or in check in. > http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/security.html > (it is mentioned in the large yellow list at the bottom of the page > under > flammable objects) > I have several puppets made of paper mache (and more in the progress of > creation) and as it so happens I've already traveled around Europe with > them, taking at least one air canada flight and receiving no objections > about taking these puppets with me (though at the time I never thought to > mention it). I am curious if anyone has ever had any trouble with security > at airports in regards to transporting puppets - is there a 'special magic > form' one may have signed by authorative persons to allow us to transport > puppets of such material legally (ie. just in case they do check the > luggage). At the moment, having no time, I'm going with a policy of > keeping > my trap shut and hoping for the best. > > yrs. > > Alexander > On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 10:20 PM, Mathieu Ren? > <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca>wrote: > >> http://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Lathe/ >> >> I have a press drill, and I kept the head of an old drill. >> Maybe I'll make one of those! >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:40:31 -0500 > From: Mathieu Ren? <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] paper mache travelling > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <870B7F332DFD4C97AB772F6F31C788D4-AT-critter1> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Hi Alexander, > > I have built puppets for a few companies, some tour internationaly, and I > never heard about this as a problem. > > The text you mentionned is subject to interpretation, especially in view > of > the two items mentionned: >>papier mach? statues/pi?atas > those are usually tourist bought items, not profesionnal tools of a > performing trade. > > -they don't mention puppets. > > -a lot of puppeteers travel by plane, and I'm guessing most of them have > puppets made of various materials, which I'm sure they don't list > individually. > > -The puppets I made you don't look like paper mache (more like latex, > somehow). > -Pro paper mache puppets will often look like wood (which logically, > should > be more problematic because of insects, but no mention of it on the list) > > -As you said, if you don't mention it, there won't be a problem, as long > as > you are indeed not carrying anything illegal or truly dangerous. We have > to > realize the rules have been made, on paper, much more severe than > necessary. > A safety data sheet for every oil paint tube one carries? Come on! That's > ridiculous! and that bit about forbidding ready-to-eat meals, even in > checked luggage, is probably just a commercial plot to force us to buy the > airline food! > > -I've come to understand this principle about borders while traveling by > bus: The less you say, the less trouble you're in. Just once I mentionned > I > was a puppeteer. I had twice the amount of questions as usual, and twice > the > amount of questions as anyone else on that bus. Now, when they ask what I > do > for a living, I say I'm a theatrical prop maker. Somehow, that doesn't set > them off?! > > -Airline employees are people too. Even security. They are able to > interpret, and show flexibility within some limits, althought that bit is > not guaranteed. Once, I boldly brought an authentic farming Scythe handle > accross the border, from the USA to Canada. I'm pretty sure the USA > wouldn't > have let me bring it the other way around, even though I had no blade on > the > thing. The border agent was a bit surprised and wondering what I found > interesting about a scythe without a blade. "City folks", he said. > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alexander Winfield" <sheepwpunks-AT-gmail.com> > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 2:11 AM > Subject: [Puptcrit] paper mache travelling > > > Hello All, > > Was just having a look at the Air Canada website and I noticed that, > technically speaking, they do not allow any object made from paper mache > on > an airline, but it in carry on luggage or in check in. > http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/security.html > (it is mentioned in the large yellow list at the bottom of the page > under > flammable objects) > I have several puppets made of paper mache (and more in the progress of > creation) and as it so happens I've already traveled around Europe with > them, taking at least one air canada flight and receiving no objections > about taking these puppets with me (though at the time I never thought to > mention it). I am curious if anyone has ever had any trouble with security > at airports in regards to transporting puppets - is there a 'special magic > form' one may have signed by authorative persons to allow us to transport > puppets of such material legally (ie. just in case they do check the > luggage). At the moment, having no time, I'm going with a policy of > keeping > my trap shut and hoping for the best. > > yrs. > > Alexander > On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 10:20 PM, Mathieu Ren? > <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca>wrote: > >> http://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Lathe/ >> >> I have a press drill, and I kept the head of an old drill. >> Maybe I'll make one of those! >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > _______________________________________________ > List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit > Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.0/1861 - Release Date: > 12/22/2008 > 11:23 AM > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:44:11 -0500 > From: Mathieu Ren? <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Basswood again > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <8092A5C8E6B4426385624F8A14307F15-AT-critter1> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Thanks Conrad. > > All the information from everyone will help me identify and choose the > basswood I need. > > When the lumber yard opens again after the hollidays, I'm getting some > basswood! > > A new material and a new approach for me are always exciting! > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:01:30 -0800 > From: Steve Axtell <steve-AT-axtell.com> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Off Topic - Christmas Gift from the Axtells > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: <mailman.913.1230059280.9386.puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; format=flowed > > Thanks William... we have added a honky tonk > version of Jingle Bells there too. Ax > > > At 05:34 PM 12/22/2008, you wrote: >>BRAVO!!! Thanks for sharing! >> >>William >> >> >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Steve Axtell" <steve-AT-axtell.com> >>To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> >>Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 4:31 PM >>Subject: [Puptcrit] Off Topic - Christmas Gift from the Axtells >> >> >> >>My son and I teamed up with a drummer friend (in >>3 different states) and recorded this unique >>arrangement of a classic Christmas song... "Away >>in a Manger". We hope it brings some enjoyment >>to our friends & family for the holidays! >> >>http://www.axtell.com/christmas08.html >> >> >>Steve Axtell >>Axtell Expressions, Inc. >> http://www.axtell.com >>**************************************** >>Amazing Puppets & Magic >> >> >>The original content of this email or attachment is ? Axtell Expressions, >>Inc. >>_______________________________________________ >>List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >>Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >>Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> >>_______________________________________________ >>List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >>Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >>Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > > Steve Axtell > Axtell Expressions, Inc. > http://www.axtell.com > **************************************** > Amazing Puppets & Magic > > > The original content of this email or attachment is ? Axtell Expressions, > Inc. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:16:46 -0800 > From: "Tim Giugni" <octorilla-AT-gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] A Grand Guignol - West Coast > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: > <36468f8c0812231116k7ec4fcbdof6f38f799d88ee4d-AT-mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Oh. > Well, there's not much more that I can add from their website. > I enjoyed myself and was not praying for death each time an actor opened > his > mouth. It is an old theater form and the scripts prove it, but they are > campy and fun. Would I go back again? Yep. It's better than seeing another > edgy rehash of Shakespeare's the Tempest done in trench coats and an all > female cast. > > On Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM, lindsey z. briggs > <z-AT-pbc-productions.com>wrote: > >> I was just wondering... I came upon there show while on the internet and >> had never heard of them before. >> >> On Dec 20, 2008 3:11 PM, "Tim Giugni" <octorilla-AT-gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I haven't seen *this *show but I have seen *a *show by this group. >> Question? >> >> On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 11:59 AM, lindsey briggs <lindzbriggs-AT-gmail.com >> >wrote: >> >> > http://www.grandguignolers.com/ > > Has anyone on the West coast seen >> this >> show? > > -z. >> > _______________________________________________ >> > List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> > Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> > Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > >> >> >> >> -- >> Tim Giugni >> Il Teatro Calamari >> http://teatrocalamari.com >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > > > > -- > Tim Giugni > Il Teatro Calamari > http://teatrocalamari.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:07:56 -0500 > From: Mathieu Ren? <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Sculpting wood (tips?) > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <B768A519A9754A908F446B8ECD92AB68-AT-critter1> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > When glueing wood to make blocks for sculpting, is there a recommended > position, so that the joint lines will not show or be problematic in > carving? > > Is the glue line harder to carve than the wood itself? > > My tendency would be to avoid glue lines directly in front of the face, > unless the puppet is relatively big. > Because of this, I think I'd go for a single piece of wood when making > small > and medium heads. > Or am I being too cautious? > > My other concern is the appearance of the wood parts together. Even if all > the wood comes from the same piece before gluing, my guess is there might > be > differences in coloring. > Which might be detrimental to the look, if it wasn't meant as part of the > design. > > > For my first puppet fully in carved wood, the possibly glued parts would > only be the disks that will form the torso (elongated torso, like a giant > tentacle. No legs. The rest is human-like). > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:03:16 -0600 > From: Chris Griffith <chris-AT-littlerednose.com> > Subject: [Puptcrit] LEDs/Toy Theater lighting > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <C576CA54.2EE47%chris-AT-littlerednose.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > At the last Tahlequah festival I took a toy theater workshop with _____ > (am > blanking on his name right now - Dutch puppeteer who does shows for > audiences of 10-12 in his home) > > His theatrical lighting consisted of a simple flourescent bulb masked by a > sheet of styrofoam that had tiny holes cut out, simulating spots. He put > different gels on them all for color effects. Simple, elegant, and worked > wonderfully! > > > -- > Chris Griffith > Circus Minimus Puppetry > <http://www.littlerednose.com> > (612) 724-1435 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:59:37 -0500 > From: Mathieu Ren? <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> > Subject: [Puptcrit] Coconuts, the sequel > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <861A3B262D4F4A96B74138768E395272-AT-critter1> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > I just made a few primitive pendants from some coconut shells. > Here is a little insight. > I am now confident this material and these methods can be used to make > puppet details, such as teeth, scales, armor, or jewelry. > > > It is hard to control how the shell chips, but I'm sure it can be learned, > as there is a grain to it. It breaks easier sideways (the three holes > facing > up means the nut is up) > > Yet, the chips can be attractive in many ways. I used the chosen shapes > and > made them more harmonius and finished. > > It is easy to carve the edges, scrape the "fur", detail the inside, all > with > a simple craft knife. > It can be smoothed nicely with sandpaper (I used 150 grit). I > particularily > liked defining the edges by rubbing the pendant on a piece of sandpaper > lying flat on the table. It makes all the difference, it provides control. > > The inner side of the shell has a sort of light skin, before getting to > the > darker core. This can be partially scraped, enabling designs or just a > texture. I opted for texture. > > The coconut was easy to pierce with a regular drill bit. The hole was > smooth > and didn't chip as long as I didn't apply too much pressure. > > I tried varnishing with nail polish. It works nicely. It looks even better > when rubbed in quickly (using a rubber glove, the stuff is toxic). > > Yet I thought the nail polish finish turned the test piece too dark for my > tastes this time, so for the final pieces I opted for rubbing some mineral > oil everywhere (including inside the pendant's hole), and buffing off the > excess. Very nice rich sheen! > > I needed no metal ring to attach the pendant to the string. A simple loop, > like when attaching old style labels, sufficed. You know, just make a > closed > necklace with string, then slide one end in the hole of the pendant, then > slide the string's ends into the same string's loop. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:12:14 -0800 > From: Steve Axtell <steve-AT-axtell.com> > Subject: [Puptcrit] Norman Gibson visit > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20081223180840.071fff60-AT-axtell.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; format=flowed > > We had the privilege of seeing Norm and Sally > Gibson again at the shop last week. Norm used to > the the POA Audio Visual Librarian and > videographer for years. They had moved away to > his mother land Scotland...and is now back to California. What a treat! > > I posted a photo with them this page http://www.axtell.com/remotecust.html > > Ax > > Steve Axtell > Axtell Expressions, Inc. > Website - http://www.axtell.com > Hands-Free Animatronic Puppets http://www.axtell.com/remote.html > International Performer's Directory - http://www.axtell.com/ipd.html > Original contents ? copyright all rights reserved. > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:21:10 -0500 > From: Mathieu Ren? <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> > Subject: [Puptcrit] Three new works in portfolio > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <824C03D90C914CEBB373F40D4E9125EA-AT-critter1> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Hi all. > I added three new works in my portfolio, finished just in time to become > christmas presents to my family. > > -Don Quixote and Sancho Panza figurines > -A Fantasy Painting of a nude Faerie (named Camelea) > -Three little primitive puppet-like figurines > > I put these three in line, close to the beginning of the slideshow > portfolio: > www.creaturiste.blogspot.com > > Comments welcome. > > Happy hollidays everyone! > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:20:04 -0500 > From: "Les Lamborn" <llamborn-AT-rbc.org> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Sculpting wood (tips?) > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <D46B8311529CDC40A0F8DEBE38AD00F103313EFC-AT-rbcmail.rbc.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi Mathieu > You need to think about the direction of the grain of the wood you are > carving. I would not want to carve on the end grain if I can help it. I > would want to carve with the grain of the wood. Picture the wood as a > sandwich the center of the face is like the face of a piece of bread the > edge of the bread would be found on the edge of the face, where you would > place the ears. I would suggest that the ears be carved separately with > the grain running up or down on the "face of the ear", not cross > grain-that is hard carving. You can glue blocks of wood on the sides of > the head for the ears. > Conrad may be able to explain it better, than I. > Les > > -----Original Message----- > From: puptcrit-bounces-AT-puptcrit.org [mailto:puptcrit-bounces-AT-puptcrit.org] > On Behalf Of Mathieu Ren? > Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 4:08 PM > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Sculpting wood (tips?) > > When glueing wood to make blocks for sculpting, is there a recommended > position, so that the joint lines will not show or be problematic in > carving? > > Is the glue line harder to carve than the wood itself? > > ____________________________ > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:35:30 -0500 > From: "Hobey Ford" <hobeyone-AT-gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] paper mache travelling > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: > <94bd5b080812240635n88e1103ha9b7855f40d9a363-AT-mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > My guess is that they don't want sealed items like a pinata that has > stuff in it. but who knows. I agree just say its sculpture and you > think its plastic. I alway check my puppets in my baggage. Usually > they see my gear and ask what it is and i say a puppet show and they > ease up and are genuinely curious and often give me a break on > oversize or additional. If I have a festival badge from a gig I' ll > wear it. Here is the thing to be aware of, Don't use oil paints, > spray paints or flammable glue or super glue leading up to a trip. the > off gassing will trip the chemical test and then your in for some > possible hassle. I always watch those things when I know I have to > take my show on a plane. They are always pretty good about not losing > my gear. I have all my boxes the same off color so they are an > obvious set. Once I got to oversize baggage and there were Phillip > Huber's boxes and he was not far behind. > > > On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 1:40 PM, Mathieu Ren? <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> > wrote: >> Hi Alexander, >> >> I have built puppets for a few companies, some tour internationaly, and I >> never heard about this as a problem. >> >> The text you mentionned is subject to interpretation, especially in view >> of >> the two items mentionned: >>>papier mach? statues/pi?atas >> those are usually tourist bought items, not profesionnal tools of a >> performing trade. >> >> -they don't mention puppets. >> >> -a lot of puppeteers travel by plane, and I'm guessing most of them have >> puppets made of various materials, which I'm sure they don't list >> individually. >> >> -The puppets I made you don't look like paper mache (more like latex, >> somehow). >> -Pro paper mache puppets will often look like wood (which logically, >> should >> be more problematic because of insects, but no mention of it on the list) >> >> -As you said, if you don't mention it, there won't be a problem, as long >> as >> you are indeed not carrying anything illegal or truly dangerous. We have >> to >> realize the rules have been made, on paper, much more severe than >> necessary. >> A safety data sheet for every oil paint tube one carries? Come on! That's >> ridiculous! and that bit about forbidding ready-to-eat meals, even in >> checked luggage, is probably just a commercial plot to force us to buy >> the >> airline food! >> >> -I've come to understand this principle about borders while traveling by >> bus: The less you say, the less trouble you're in. Just once I >> mentionned I >> was a puppeteer. I had twice the amount of questions as usual, and twice >> the >> amount of questions as anyone else on that bus. Now, when they ask what I >> do >> for a living, I say I'm a theatrical prop maker. Somehow, that doesn't >> set >> them off?! >> >> -Airline employees are people too. Even security. They are able to >> interpret, and show flexibility within some limits, althought that bit is >> not guaranteed. Once, I boldly brought an authentic farming Scythe handle >> accross the border, from the USA to Canada. I'm pretty sure the USA >> wouldn't >> have let me bring it the other way around, even though I had no blade on >> the >> thing. The border agent was a bit surprised and wondering what I found >> interesting about a scythe without a blade. "City folks", he said. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Alexander Winfield" <sheepwpunks-AT-gmail.com> >> To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 2:11 AM >> Subject: [Puptcrit] paper mache travelling >> >> >> Hello All, >> >> Was just having a look at the Air Canada website and I noticed that, >> technically speaking, they do not allow any object made from paper mache >> on >> an airline, but it in carry on luggage or in check in. >> http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/security.html >> (it is mentioned in the large yellow list at the bottom of the page >> under >> flammable objects) >> I have several puppets made of paper mache (and more in the progress of >> creation) and as it so happens I've already traveled around Europe with >> them, taking at least one air canada flight and receiving no objections >> about taking these puppets with me (though at the time I never thought to >> mention it). I am curious if anyone has ever had any trouble with >> security >> at airports in regards to transporting puppets - is there a 'special >> magic >> form' one may have signed by authorative persons to allow us to transport >> puppets of such material legally (ie. just in case they do check the >> luggage). At the moment, having no time, I'm going with a policy of >> keeping >> my trap shut and hoping for the best. >> >> yrs. >> >> Alexander >> On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 10:20 PM, Mathieu Ren? >> <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca>wrote: >> >>> http://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Lathe/ >>> >>> I have a press drill, and I kept the head of an old drill. >>> Maybe I'll make one of those! >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >>> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >>> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.0/1861 - Release Date: >> 12/22/2008 >> 11:23 AM >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:38:14 -0500 > From: "Hobey Ford" <hobeyone-AT-gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] LEDs/Toy Theater lighting > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: > <94bd5b080812240638w3ed3f331id6b85592338883fc-AT-mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > That is an excellent idea. I went out and got around 10 LED super > bright whites and they are not bright enough. and the whole rig got > out of hand quickly too. > > On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 6:03 PM, Chris Griffith <chris-AT-littlerednose.com> > wrote: >> At the last Tahlequah festival I took a toy theater workshop with _____ >> (am >> blanking on his name right now - Dutch puppeteer who does shows for >> audiences of 10-12 in his home) >> >> His theatrical lighting consisted of a simple flourescent bulb masked by >> a >> sheet of styrofoam that had tiny holes cut out, simulating spots. He put >> different gels on them all for color effects. Simple, elegant, and >> worked >> wonderfully! >> >> >> -- >> Chris Griffith >> Circus Minimus Puppetry >> <http://www.littlerednose.com> >> (612) 724-1435 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:41:38 -0500 > From: "Steve Abrams" <sapuppets-AT-gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Norman Gibson visit > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: > <93f64b620812240741j42d7e907o348e0e3af0e67493-AT-mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Thanks for the news about Norm and Sally Gibson.I have very fond memories > of > working with them on the AV Library and at festivals > Steve > > On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 9:12 PM, Steve Axtell <steve-AT-axtell.com> wrote: > >> We had the privilege of seeing Norm and Sally >> Gibson again at the shop last week. Norm used to >> the the POA Audio Visual Librarian and >> videographer for years. They had moved away to >> his mother land Scotland...and is now back to California. What a treat! >> >> I posted a photo with them this page >> http://www.axtell.com/remotecust.html >> >> Ax >> >> Steve Axtell >> Axtell Expressions, Inc. >> Website - http://www.axtell.com >> Hands-Free Animatronic Puppets http://www.axtell.com/remote.html >> International Performer's Directory - http://www.axtell.com/ipd.html >> Original contents (c) copyright all rights reserved. >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:48:14 EST > From: BNathanson-AT-aol.com > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Norman Gibson visit > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: <cbb.2faadf5f.3683b3be-AT-aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > When I lived out in the Seattle area for a short time in the mid-90's, > Norm > and Sally were nice enough to rent me their basement apartment in Federal > Way, > just south of Seattle (for a very cheap price). They had a movie room in > the > basement as well, and many nights the three of us would gather to watch a > flick. At that time, the P of A video archives were all stored in the > Gibson's > home. I, too, have very fond memories of Norm and Sally. They were > supposed to come to the Puppet Rampage, but sadly, they could not make it. > I do > hope they start returning to puppet festivals. Happy holidays to all you > Critters. > Bob nathanson > > > ************** > One site keeps you connected to all your > email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit > Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > End of puptcrit Digest, Vol 50, Issue 24 > **************************************** _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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