Klarinet Archive - Posting 000625.txt from 1997/11

From: Lisa Clayton <clayton@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Theatrical clarinet playing
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 01:27:54 -0500

>
> I don't think there is a fix. Theatrical makeup is called greasepaint for a
> reason. The base is a mixture of mineral oils and waxes. You can try
> re-powdering to better set the make-up, but with any kind of pressure, like
> that of a reed, it is going to wear off.
>
> I've been a professional clown for 20+ years, and play a number of
> instruments. Sometimes you have to choose between looking good and playing
> the instrument.
> In your case there probably is not a choice (like there really is in mine!)

Thanks for the advice! You're probably right-- there isn't a fix.
I was just hoping against hope someone had maybe found one.
Oddly, it isn't the make-up that's the problem; it's the stoppel
paste.

Lisa