Re: Building my first marionnette Posted by MRHIP on Apr 30, 2008
You've got several choices on mold and casting materials. If you use silicone for the main mold you will probably want to use plaster or another material for a mother mold on the outside. This is for support.
You can pour anything you want into the mold once made. Polyurathane is a good choice. If you want you can pour several layers of latex rubber for a skin followed by an inner layer of foam. The latex can be pre colored to save time painting. It isn't the easiest material to paint at any rate.
I'm no expert on this. See a book called The Prop Masters Molding and Casting Handbook by Thurston James. It can be picked up on Amazon.com.
Marty
Re: Building my first marionnette Posted by johian on May 03, 2008
Hallo, I'm back with some pictures of my new project. After building my first marionette, I think I have the marionette virus. Now the jester has some clothes on... so, I've been thinking... a knight, a jester, the dark ages... so there has to be a dragon. Here you see the first pictures of the dragon in progress. Love to hear some reactions or tips from you all.
Greetings from Belgium, Johian
Re: Building my first marionnette Posted by MRHIP on May 03, 2008
Very nice. Excellent sculpture, Johian. I think you've captured a nice dragon.
Marty
Re: Building my first marionnette Posted by Na on May 04, 2008
Oh, they're gorgeous!
Re: Building my first marionnette Posted by johian on May 04, 2008
hi everyone,
I want to make 2 more copys of the dragonhead. I want a dragon with 3 similar heads. Is there someone who can help me out with moldmaking. Haven't done this before, surfed a lot on the net but didn't realy find something to help me out.
Thx a lot.
Johian
Re: Building my first marionnette Posted by MRHIP on May 04, 2008
Hey Johian:
I've not done a lot of this, but I can tell you that it is fairly striaght forward. The best advice I can give you is to get a copy of The Prop Makers Molding and Casting Handbook by Thurston James. You'll find everything you need to know there. You should be able to get a copy from Amazon.com.
Marty
Re: Building my first marionnette Posted by Sandra on May 04, 2008
Hi Johian,
I really love your work. It is really inspiring me, as well as many others. Keep us in the loop, you are doing a great job. Can't wait to see the next step of your project!!!
Puppet hug,
SHould
Re: Building my first marionnette Posted by MRHIP on May 05, 2008
Hey:
Here's a site that has a few pics of what you're trying to do.
http://www.blindsummit.com/puppet_making/pages/hands.htm
Marty
Re: Building my first marionnette Posted by Rcdspoon on May 05, 2008
I love dragons I can't wait to see it finished!!!
Re: Building my first marionnette Posted by Brunokids on May 05, 2008
Hi
My name Bruno .I like so much your marionette!!!Congratulations