Third time may have been the charm... Posted by CarolF on Mar 25, 2010
I've finally completed my third mouth & rod puppet: the first one that really seems to work. The very first one developed problems when a real puppeteer tested it out, and the second one was an unsuccessful attempt to use different materials and it collapsed (inappropriate foam). There are still some things Chief Rotundo taught me, but he's OK as he is. I've posted a "Making Of" video on YouTube:
Now it's on to the NEXT one
Re: Third time may have been the charm... Posted by johian on Mar 25, 2010
Wow, this looks great! I love him.
Johan
Re: Third time may have been the charm... Posted by CarolF on Mar 25, 2010
Thanks, Johan! I especially love the hair. I found a set of wristlets with the long feathers at a JoAnn's SuperStore in another city. Had to go back and buy more once I saw how much movement they give Rotundo. I'm hoping to get some video soon. I can't do him justice as a puppeteer, but the owner lives a couple of hours away.
Re: Third time may have been the charm... Posted by Chris Arveson on Mar 25, 2010
He looks so incredibly cool. What a fun puppet.
Re: Third time may have been the charm... Posted by miguel on Mar 25, 2010
Really a nice job. Thanks for sharing.
And the video is awesome!
Re: Third time may have been the charm... Posted by CarolF on Mar 25, 2010
I'm glad you liked the video. Slowed down the construction (and there are still shots I thought I took but didn't find on the disk), but it helped me remember exactly how I did it. I had some disasters with the first two when trying to hot glue the eyes on, so I really like the option of sewing them on this way. I've also discovered that my styrofoam hot knife will cut ping-pong balls, so I can get them on more securely when I add eyelids.
Re: Third time may have been the charm... Posted by StiqPuppet Productions on Mar 25, 2010
He is so great and what a great video on YouTube you have some nice tid bits on details that are very helpful....thanks for showing and sharing all your work.
Daryl H
Re: Third time may have been the charm... Posted by LJ on Mar 25, 2010
Great puppet and video! It was so well explained. I LOVED the use of the foam egg - I think I will have to hit the after Easter sales!! Thanks again for sharing!!
Re: Third time may have been the charm... Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Mar 25, 2010
Great video ...................... Very simple, well explained, good photography. Keep 'em coming.
Billy D.
Re: Third time may have been the charm... Posted by Na on Mar 25, 2010
Love the puppet! The detail is fab! - But be careful with the pupil placement. To me, his eye focus seems off a little.