puppets hair

[cobaltblue]

I have carved a witch to incorporate into the punch and judy show , but am at a loss as to what to do about the hair. I feel that wool wouldnt be strong enough n any suggestions ?
thanks

[Chris]

What have witches to do with Punch and Judy?

For long hair on puppets it is normal to use wool. Why you should think it not strong enough I can't imagine. What are you going to do with it? There are dozens of different thicknesses and types of wool from rug wool to fine stuff for delicate children's wear.

You could also use theatrical crepe hair, but I don't think that this would be anywhere as good as wool for a witch's wig. If you really must have something stronger you could always use string and dye it.

Other possibilities are rag strips, raffia or plumber's hemp.

[Chris]

Here are a couple of my witches, wigged (1) in wool and (2) horsehair

[cobaltblue]

thanks for that chris, but have found a wig fora witch, adult of course but should be able to cut it down.
I have complted a set of figures, dont know if they match up to the quality on the site?.
Also have found a site for a wine and yellow coloured canvas from forest fabrics if anyone interested,
Still a useful site and appericiate the help

[Chris]

One thing I should have warned you - don't try and use the hair used for human or dolls wigs for puppets. Oops, too late.

[ShayneThill]

Agree. those hair wigs are only for men.