Introducing Cheeky Chums Posted by lovable puppet pals on Jul 05, 2012
 
Hi Guys!  I've been gone for a long while!  But I've finally had time to build a couple puppets.
I've named them Cheeky Chums.  They have magnets to connect their eyes and wigs.  So, I sell them with two sets - eyes, wig, and shirt for boy; eyes, wig, and shirt for girl.   
I do have one question...if any of you have some ideas!
I have a magnet in the center of the head, but I want to add something to the wig's edges to help hold it in place. The magnet is very strong, so it does the job alone, but some wig's edges will flip up a little.
I tried small velcro, only on the wig, to see if it would stick to the fleece.  It helped a little...but not much. I can also try industrial velcro, but I'm not sure if it will do the job.
Any other ideas? 
In these pictures, some of the eyes look slightly unfocused....it really is just the picture!   
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Re: Introducing Cheeky Chums Posted by Rikka on Jul 06, 2012
Oh, what a cuddly family! No ideas though, sorry!
Re: Introducing Cheeky Chums Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Jul 06, 2012
Looking good! I would just sew in some snaps at the base of the head and base of the wig.

http://www.hancockfabrics.com/search.htm?numHits=24&query=sew+in+snaps&path=&x=16&y=7
Re: Introducing Cheeky Chums Posted by Shawn on Jul 06, 2012
Very cool! Snaps are a pretty good idea.  You might also be able to sew in a pieces of elastic that is pulled tight just enough to make the edge snug itself up to the head.

Re: Introducing Cheeky Chums Posted by lovable puppet pals on Jul 06, 2012
Both are good ideas. I was trying to stay away from putting something on the outside of the head. I have a couple ideas to try too. I'll let you know which I decide to do.
Thanks!
Re: Introducing Cheeky Chums Posted by MsPuppet on Jul 06, 2012
What kind of magnets?  Can you add smaller ones (or a metal piece) inside where the wig edges will be?
Re: Introducing Cheeky Chums Posted by lovable puppet pals on Jul 06, 2012
That's an idea.  I was using heavy duty ones, so if you add too many, it makes it heavier. ;-)
Re: Introducing Cheeky Chums Posted by pagestep007 on Jul 06, 2012
I like how you got so much form in the faces. Do you glue  down the fleece on the foam, or is it stitched or...how? You must have some heavy duty magnets!
Re: Introducing Cheeky Chums Posted by lovable puppet pals on Jul 06, 2012
I use Dr. Puppets method of covering a custom face with fleece.  Basically, you stretch the fleece over the formed face, and the seam ends up under the hair.  Then, it is handstitched closed.  I hot glue around the cheeks, nose, etc. and use a small amount of spray adhesive on the other places, so it holds in place to stitch.
Yes, the magnets are powerful!  They are your typical 1/2" round magnet, I think they call them "glass magnets".  And they are very strong!  lol
Re: Introducing Cheeky Chums Posted by Wheels47130 on Jul 09, 2012
Awesome ideas. I love letting people customize them.
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