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Here is my update picture. I will attempt to load it. If it doesnt work I will immediately add a link to my blog so you all can see what I got for Gonzo. NOt much yet but its a start.

So progress on my gonzo goes forward slowly but i thought I would post something. I am doing it backwards in a way that only an artist would I guess. I got his fruit tie that matches the one in the new movie and I got a really close match on an Argyle sweater vest from Ebay. the vest comes...

But in answer to your question. I could pick up more and send it to you. I dont know how much they have but lets see what the color looks like. Ill keep everyone in the loop. DT

i believe its like 25 dollars a yard. its not cheap but that is why I am getting them to send me a sample. If its not the right I will drive down and hunt through the hundreds of stores in Downtown LA farbic district. I would hate to always wish I had the right color fur. I got My Elmo fur...

If some one wants me to pick some up I could figure out a way to get over there. You all have helped me so much and if there is a way to give back I will. Like I said when I get the swatch I will post a pic and give you my honest review. I am also going down to the garment district hopefully...

Thanks guys. Your input is very appreciated. I am ordering a sample to see if the color and pile is what I want and then i can order enough to start making a Fozzie with some confidence I am on the right track. I found a mongolian Faux fur in Butterscotch. The color online looks dead on but...

question to all the Fozie fans out there. How much fabric is a safe amount for a Fozie replica? I have a lead on some good fabric and I want to order enough but not too much.

Stephen, Thank you. I knew it was something simple thatI was missing. I will try it tonight. BTW, You said your working on Gonzo? That is my next project. any ideas or tips? I got a few leads on eye size and construction. Any ideas on prefered mouth plate material for him? Gasket...

Oh man thank you SO much. That helps imensely. I will be sure to post pics as I make progress. This is very rewarding as a craft. I like that we have to embrass all the different skill sets to bring one of these to life. Painting, sewing sculpting...this really stretches me as an artist...

Sorry I just saw you said you used a block of foam about 10 inches square. It would still be nice to get your opinion on eye size. DT

I have seen your progress pics on your Gonzo here and It is really well done. I have posted a question on the board but no answers so I just thought I might contact you as you have walked this road before. How big are your eyes on your Gonzo? Did you hollow out the foam behind his nose for...

If any one is interested. I have a full work in progress on my Elmo replica for people to see on my blog spot. Feel free to give it a look. This will have to do until I can post pics here directly. http://derekleethompsonblog.com/props/

Anyone? I just need a little help to get started so I know I have a reasonable idea of the size I need. 50 plus people checked it out and not one response?

I know there are some real gonzo experts here. I am new to this forum but I would love to hear from some of you that have built your own gonzo replicas. I just finished my Elmo replica and I loved the process so much I would like to try Gonzo. I have grabbed tons of reference and I have read...

See, I dont know what Im doing wrong. I copied the URL into the box for photos and it just brings up that little pic icon and i cant click on it. I even got a photo bucket acout just so i could post these. Help please.

Here is another attempt to insert a picture for you all to see. I have noticed alot of people putting images into their posts and I want to do this as well but it seems to be eluding me. I need to figure this out in order to show progress pics. If this works great its figured out if...

Well, That kinda works. It isnt embedded into the post but at least everyone can see the pics. I will be putting together my process on my blog and i will upload all the pics from that.

Okay here goes. Im going to try and post at least the bigger version of my avatar. If that works then I will upload a bunch more. http://derekleethompsonblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Screen-Shot-2014-02-13-at-9.58.35-PM.png

Thanks for the reply. I will try to repost the pics. My avatar is My replica Elmo wearing his Pirate hat. His head is tipped back slightly. his nose is a sculpted piece of foam that matches the real puppet front and profile. let me see what I can do to get some pics up.

Hi, all I am new to being a member here but I have read many of your valuable info on making puppets. I finally have a puppet to show and It is all thanks to this amazing site. I cant thank you enough for all the guidance just through the past posts. I think I got so much closer to what I wanted...