New Puppet Posted by Chris Arveson on Sep 10, 2008
I'm just getting started on the main character for my show, a Pinocchio-type character named Buratino. I have a couple story books with the story. Here is one illustration from one of the books.

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I couldn't be more grateful to Nice Braga for releasing her pattern when she did. I think that it works well with the illustration's concept. Here are two shots of the prototype head.

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I will likely use a very different eye. I just wanted to have something on the head to give me a feel for how it was working out. The nose is just pinned on. Again, I am just trying to get a look at the whole concept, to see if I like where it is going.

Based on Angel's and PuppetLady's experience in trying to cover the head with fleece, I think I want to either dye or paint the foam. I've never done that before which is cool, I can learn something new. BTW, PuppetLady, your Mary Jane is absolutely wonderful!

Whatcha think?
Re: New Puppet Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Sep 10, 2008
So Far so good..................... things are looking up. Can't wait to see this character finished. Thanks for sharing.

Billy d.
Re: New Puppet Posted by gav on Sep 10, 2008
I don't see the puppet
Re: New Puppet Posted by StiqPuppet Productions on Sep 10, 2008
That is one long nose.....I agree that it is a great pattern for this type of puppet.  Isn't timing amazing sometimes? LOL

Daryl H
Re: New Puppet Posted by Toon Asylum on Sep 10, 2008
Great puppet...I agree, that pattern works very well for this design...
Painting foam isn't as hard as it may seem. I painted the foam head of my character Fang using those floral spray paints. You can get them at your local craft stores, they work quite well(at least for me anyway). It's a nice alternative to fleece covering.
Re: New Puppet Posted by Gabriel G on Sep 11, 2008
Woow looks great and I definitely agree with the pattern working excellently with this character!
The only thing i worry about is poking another puppet's eye out during the show!! XD
[Actually I worry about storage of the puppet, that nose makes it tough]
But its coming along really well! Post more pictures when you get a chance =D
Re: New Puppet Posted by Helen on Sep 11, 2008
Your puppet looks great Chris - love the nose. Amazing how the pattern is perfect for Buratino! Look forward to seeing him painted!

Helen
Re: New Puppet Posted by gav on Sep 11, 2008
there it is.. Thats great  Very original mouth
Re: New Puppet Posted by gav on Sep 11, 2008
This pattern is posted ??
Re: New Puppet Posted by Na on Sep 11, 2008
Oooh, I like it! Very cool nose
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