Both plate spinning clowns were made from the left over bits of lime wood from carving Joey & Judy.
By jumbling up the parts (a bit like a police photofit) new characters can be made from otherwise wasted wood.
'Regular' puppet hands are my least favourite thing to make as they are time consuming and fiddly.
'Props-holding' and 'gripping' hands are much simpler and faster to cut and shape from solid bits of pine .
After a rummage round my fabric boxes I decided to alter the designs.
It's good to be flexible and work with what's to hand.
I always start with a colour matched inner glove with a D-Ring hanger.
A professional puppet is a hardworking tool, not a toy.
It needs a strong, durable underbody to endure all the rough use, packing and unpacking it will get in it's lifetime.
Cutting out the trousers and adding a little detailing at the pockets.
If I don't try on some part of a puppets costume as a hat then something is wrong...
....Life is too short not to have FUN !
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