Head maquette
Small paper maquette of the puppet’s head.
Mouthplate
The foam on the upper and lower jaws will allow my fingers to grip it. There are two spots for the thumb, so the head can be worn on either hand.
Head
The first version of the head, made of thick cardboard.
Prototype
An early attempt at building the body.
Hoops, initial
An early attempt at the hoops that will support the body.
Hoops, final
Final arrangement of hoops to support body.
Foot
Foot carved out of foam with a hole for my own foot.
Fabric
Body covered in white broadcloth.
Leg
Carved foot, with beginnings of leg attached.
Maquette
Built to figure out details of fabric patterning.
Backpack
Metal backpack frame with PVC pipe supports.
No Head
The puppet’s body supported by the backpack.
Mesh
Pattern cut out of black mesh.
Sewn Together
The mesh pieces sewn together with bias tape.
Ribs
Ribs made of hoop steel, sewn in place.