Re: Wonderflex and Fosshape Posted by kyledixondesigns on Apr 21, 2012
I have never seen this stuff, Shawn. Thanks for the tip. I can already think of a million uses!
Re: Wonderflex and Fosshape Posted by Joel on Apr 21, 2012
I wonder what the weight is like on this material. This would be great for animated parade floats.
Re: Wonderflex and Fosshape Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Apr 21, 2012
I wonder what the weight is like on this material. This would be great for animated parade floats.
Why not request a sample/
http://www.wonderflexworld.com/request-a-sample/
Re: Wonderflex and Fosshape Posted by CJ Puppets on Apr 21, 2012
Wow I need some!! Looks like the company is only about a half hour from my house too!
Re: Wonderflex and Fosshape Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Apr 21, 2012
Wow I need some!! Looks like the company is only about a half hour from my house too!
If you go there tell them about us and to stop by the forum.
Re: Wonderflex and Fosshape Posted by Shawn on Apr 22, 2012
The Wonderflex is really light. It is like a thin sheet of plastic. The Fosshape is perhaps a bit heavier but still pretty light. It is like a really thick piece of felt and perhaps a bit denser because of the infused plastic in it. I would think that either would be fine for animated floats but it is a bit pricey. The only drawback I can think of using it on a float or really anything that would be outside in the sun is the fact that it is heat activated. Both products are still sensitive to heat even after the initial shaping.
Re: Wonderflex and Fosshape Posted by Angel in Tx on Apr 22, 2012
If they are still sensitive to heat even after shaping, does the theater lighting have a toll on them? Just thinking.
Re: Wonderflex and Fosshape Posted by Joel on Apr 22, 2012
I don't really have any need for this material... but the fact that it exists and does with it does makes me want to come up with a project for it!
Well, I just ordered samples. Sounds like the stiffness and hold of the fosshape is determined by the heat used to shape it. I'm guessing it gets denser after being heated.
Re: Wonderflex and Fosshape Posted by Shawn on Apr 22, 2012
@Angel... I don't think theater lighting would be hot enough just in general on the stage. I do think if you put a puppet on a light it might be a problem but then again who would do that.
@Joel... I think you may be right about that. In the example videos that are out there the use of a heat gun which is much hotter over a steamer seemed to both shrink the product more and make harden it more.
Re: Wonderflex and Fosshape Posted by Puppetainer on Apr 22, 2012
Wow! I'll join in with everyone else and agree that this stuff looks amazing! I could certainly come up with some uses for it!