[SML] The Snow Queen - Russian Stack Doll

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If you don't need them to (faithfully) split at the waist, you can do
a series of lightweight fabric ones on PVC frames similar to the
below:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MDWcZXDJMXo/T8gBODpJvqI/AAAAAAAAAxY/qPnLYVBNmUk/s1600/matryoshka_costume.jpg

It's a very popular Matryshka costume construction method in Russian
folk dancing troupes...

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On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 12:25 PM, June Abernathy via Stagecraft
<stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> I agree with Chip. Paper Mache seems like the best way to go. Maybe incorporate a layer of plywood in the base to help support your actor. Probably helpful if you can find a large planter or something to mold it around.
>
> June Abernathy
> IATSE #321 (Tampa, FL)
> FOH Electrician
> The Lion King National Tour
>
>> On May 1, 2015, at 10:22 AM, Chip 1 wrote:
>>
>>
>> If the tops have to be lifted off by humans then something light weight
>> like chicken wire paper mache= light but delicate.
>>
>> Chip 1
>>
>> On 4/30/2015 2:30 PM, Mark S. Eccleston via Stagecraft wrote:
>>> I've been asked to work on a production of The Snow Queen. One of the
>>> props/set pieces needed is a Russian Stack Doll big enough to hold one
>>> of the actors.  There needs to be 3 or more layers of dolls.
>>> Has anyone built anything like this?  Any suggestions on how to do
>>> so?  Anyone have one for loan or rent?
>
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