Completely Un-House Related
It's been many days since I intended to replace the exhaust fan in the bathroom. I'd planned a trip to Lowe's, but it was not to be. "Work" intruded. I use quotes because most people won't find what I do to be work-like. I admit that the stuff I produce is usually trivial, and looks like fun. It usually isn't. This was pretty enjoyable, just for the goofiness of it all.
So with great dramatic flourish, I reveal my latest creations:
I am referring to him as "The Gobbler". Needed for a production of "A Christmas Carol". Tiny Tim describes him as "the one near as big as me" or something like that. It's hard to tell from the photo how flippin' large this thing is. Looks like it would weigh 30 pounds, easily. I snuck a 15 pound weight inside, so the actors will not throw it around as if it weighs nothing.
For anyone interested, he's sewn from skin colored terrycloth, 1 and 1/3 yards that I already had on hand. I needed 2 yards though, so turkey's inside-wing pieces are muslin, and other bits were pieced together from scraps. I was left with no scrap larger than a quarter! He's got velour wattles, and corduroy feet, and is painted with acrylics on his head (red) and shading on his carcass (though it doesn't show in the photos). He looks like he's feeling rather poorly! No, I didn't have a pattern, I made one up. I'm good that way.
I got a coincidental commission from a friend (due on the same date, of course!). She performs with puppets, acting out Japenese Folk Tales for school kids. I made her the main character puppets a couple of years ago, and now she asked for a sparrow puppet. Here she is:
I don't usually have a need to make puppets, so this was fun. It's a Eurasian Tree Sparrow, with a bit of artistic license. (Birdie needed eye makeup for the face to "read" to a crowd). About 16" long, including tail. Made mostly of fur I had on hand, with the stripey wing fur being a fabric store inspiration. My own pattern again. The tale she's in is called "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow". Teaches kids to be kind, and not to be greedy. Sounds good to me.
You know, I don't sew stuff for a living. I do theatrical scenic design and painting, and carpentry (of course). It's not as creative as it sounds. Really. A bit of puppet making was a nice break from the usual.
So now... it's back to fixing the bathroom fan, and maybe I'll even clean the gutters! Woo hoo.
So with great dramatic flourish, I reveal my latest creations:
I am referring to him as "The Gobbler". Needed for a production of "A Christmas Carol". Tiny Tim describes him as "the one near as big as me" or something like that. It's hard to tell from the photo how flippin' large this thing is. Looks like it would weigh 30 pounds, easily. I snuck a 15 pound weight inside, so the actors will not throw it around as if it weighs nothing.
For anyone interested, he's sewn from skin colored terrycloth, 1 and 1/3 yards that I already had on hand. I needed 2 yards though, so turkey's inside-wing pieces are muslin, and other bits were pieced together from scraps. I was left with no scrap larger than a quarter! He's got velour wattles, and corduroy feet, and is painted with acrylics on his head (red) and shading on his carcass (though it doesn't show in the photos). He looks like he's feeling rather poorly! No, I didn't have a pattern, I made one up. I'm good that way.
I got a coincidental commission from a friend (due on the same date, of course!). She performs with puppets, acting out Japenese Folk Tales for school kids. I made her the main character puppets a couple of years ago, and now she asked for a sparrow puppet. Here she is:
I don't usually have a need to make puppets, so this was fun. It's a Eurasian Tree Sparrow, with a bit of artistic license. (Birdie needed eye makeup for the face to "read" to a crowd). About 16" long, including tail. Made mostly of fur I had on hand, with the stripey wing fur being a fabric store inspiration. My own pattern again. The tale she's in is called "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow". Teaches kids to be kind, and not to be greedy. Sounds good to me.
You know, I don't sew stuff for a living. I do theatrical scenic design and painting, and carpentry (of course). It's not as creative as it sounds. Really. A bit of puppet making was a nice break from the usual.
So now... it's back to fixing the bathroom fan, and maybe I'll even clean the gutters! Woo hoo.
1 Comments:
OMG! That turkey is pretty damn funny.
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