Making Custom Accessories

[ravagefrackle]

I strongly Disagree, Heavy wieght Styrene, is going to be much more durable than Polymer clay , Polymer clay is fine for certain aspects of puppet construction, Teethm speciual shaped eyes, noses, but a thin delicate structure like the rims and stems of glasses will be quite delicate, even if you build up a layer of clay around a wire support it simply will not last long in a puppet that will be performed for any lenghth of time, it might be fine for a one off that will sit on a shelf after its purpose has been served but if you want it to last a long while, i would not use the polymer clay

 

[DumbAscii]

I guess I'd agree if you're making them super thin, or expect your puppet to take a lot of abuse. (STOP PUPPET ABUSE NOW!) IMHO, it's much easier to work with. I've used it in other applications and its proven pretty durable, but to each their own.

 

[Jester]

Styrene

I've never worked with styrene before, what type do you recommend for the job, and what is the easiest way to cut it? Thanks for the suggestion Ravage I will sure give it a try!

 

[ravagefrackle]

go to MIDWESTPRODUCTS.COM

go to materials, then go to Super sheets,

check out the PVC foam, .080" , or the Styrene sheest at .80"

checkout here for a Styrene Glue, IPS adhesive, http://www.rplastics.com/weldon2354.html, but you can also use Cynoacralate glues, (like super glue)