The head is the most important part of the puppet. It not only houses the mouth plate, but also will contain the base character of the puppet you are creating, Here you can see that I have traced the pattern I pulled from the clay model onto the foam. I have also decided to try a two-tone design for the ankylosaurus.
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I am excited to announce that the ankylosaurus puppet build has officially begun. I have drawn up some concepts for the character and I like a few features from different concepts, so chances are the end product will look like a combo. I have also sculpted the basic head shape for puppet, which I will then pull a pattern from for the foam. Fun times ahead! Enjoy the photos and keep a sharp eye for more updates! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask!
Whenever I begin working on a puppet, I always start with a sketch. It doesn't matter if I have what I believe is a fully formed concept in my mind; I always start with a sketch. This way I can see multiple character options without spending too much time messing with a physical model.
With the Bookworm, I already had an idea in mind: I have always wanted to try Scooter eyes. After sketching a few concepts (and picking the 2 I liked best) I came to the conclusion that I would try and make the Scooter style eyes. I started by mocking up the eyes with paper to see what size pupils I would need, glasses placement, etc. The Bookworm's eyes were the last thing I created because I always save the most fun part for last (plus the eyes are what really sell a character). I think the eye style turned out well and ended up giving the Bookworm a lot of personality. Some people have inquired about seeing the process in which I design and create my puppets, so this blog is in response to that. In this blog I will try and document (as much as I can) the process from ideation to finished puppet. If you see something and have a question, do not be afraid to ask! And always, if you would like a custom puppet, please contact me at [email protected].
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Jesse Moorein this blog you'll get a small glimpse into what goes into the puppets I design and create. If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]. Enjoy! Archives
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