So, why black light? First of all, using black light is just cool. It's so vibrant and colorful. But mostly there are things you can do in black light that you can't get away with in regular lighting situations. Black light can be magic! If you want to start a black light ministry you need to understand the principles of black light theatre. Black light is UV lighting that reflects white and fluorescent colored items like paint, fabric, poster board and paper. The principle of a black light show is to have everything blacked out so that only the colors of the puppets, props or clothing show. You can create anything your imagination dreams up for a black light show! Generally the colors that glow best are white (not all whites glow), neon pink, neon orange, neon green and neon yellow. Occasionally you can find some neon blue and purple but they don't show as bright as the other colors. Since you have a limited color palette you mus...
Hey! He's great.
ReplyDeleteWhat's his name? Rocky? Walter?
He is just too cute!
I like all the other puppets as well, but he is just wonderful! I think it helps that the photo is better too.
Keep up the great work!
I'm going to send your blog to the puppet team at our church so they can check it out.
His name is "Jaques le Croc".
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that's copyrighted by Group but it is for VBS so that will probably be his name. Otherwise he's "Steve" ;)
I can't wait to see all these puppets in person! They look incredible. I'm sure it's ALOT cheaper to make them than buy them!
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