Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 11:51:27 EDT
Subject: Re: PUPT: casting head material. Need Help.



In a message dated 9/9/02 6:31:53 AM, nan007-AT-libero.it writes:

> what kind of material U use for casting puppet head?
>
>I made my mold with gesso or rubber, but in Italy isn't easy to find 
something
>to make apprpriate cast. Have any suggest?

Dear ??
    I think you can find neoprene or latex in Italy.  With latex, use a 
"filler" to make it less pliable.  You might check with other puppeteers, 
Dario Tognocchio in Como, for example.  You can also use papier mache in a 
hard mold.  I have never heard of a gesso mold, but with a rubber mold, there 
must be many resins that you could use with fibreglass for the cast itself.  
You will find resins and fibreglass in the supermercado markets for auto body 
repair...such as Bennett stores.   There are many choices depending upon 
size, use and whether or not you wish to animate the cast for eyes, mouth, 
etc.  no problemo, Ciao! Jim Gamble


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