Adam Ant Posted by Jon on Jul 23, 2008
I'm working on an ant puppet, for the Joshua Junebug and Friends project. At this point I'm planning to name him Adam. In many ways the process of the build is similar to the termite build. The major difference, other than cosmetics, is the internal mechanism. I decided that I wanted the mechanism to be small enough for the puppeteers hand to fit inside the puppet and still work it. It took a bit of thinking but I was able to come up with a new design.
The bulk of the mechanism is made out of 1/2 inch pvc tubing. The spring is a section I cut from a old fashion screen door spring. this spring is secured by forcing it into the top of the pvc tubing. The bottom jaw is made out of a wood dowel whittled down so that it would fit snugly into the spring. The trigger is made from a 1 inch dowel. I drilled a 3/4 inch hole through the dowel and then carved the dowel down to prevent finger pinching and cut a wire grove to prevent pressure points on the fingers. 14 gauge wire secures the trigger to the bottom jaw.
I'm very happy with the way it works and feels. I think I'll use this design for all my new rod puppets.
I'll post more pictures of the puppets latter.
The bulk of the mechanism is made out of 1/2 inch pvc tubing. The spring is a section I cut from a old fashion screen door spring. this spring is secured by forcing it into the top of the pvc tubing. The bottom jaw is made out of a wood dowel whittled down so that it would fit snugly into the spring. The trigger is made from a 1 inch dowel. I drilled a 3/4 inch hole through the dowel and then carved the dowel down to prevent finger pinching and cut a wire grove to prevent pressure points on the fingers. 14 gauge wire secures the trigger to the bottom jaw.
I'm very happy with the way it works and feels. I think I'll use this design for all my new rod puppets.
I'll post more pictures of the puppets latter.
Re: Adam Ant Posted by StiqPuppet Productions on Jul 23, 2008
Looks good so far....it is so great that you share so much of what you discover in building your puppets.
Can't wait to see more pictures as you go.......thanks for the pictures and write ups......I love them.
Daryl H
Can't wait to see more pictures as you go.......thanks for the pictures and write ups......I love them.
Daryl H
Re: Adam Ant Posted by Jon on Jul 25, 2008
I finshed Adam Ant and he turned out so cool. Here's a picture. I've decided that Adam and his family are going to be latino and have plans to introduce a brother and a sister.
Re: Adam Ant Posted by Helen on Jul 25, 2008
He's brilliant! Love the way his ears go through his hat. Well done. 
Helen.
Helen.
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