HELP!!! Oh Jeez... I need help... BAD!

[RockerRob]

Maybe I am not too clear on this, but did the Roly not look like your sketch, or is it too small. If it is too small, enlarge it onto some 11x17s at the copy store. If it just looks wrong for your guy, all those other patterns look good, but if they don't work, go to the toy isle and find the right size nerf ball, then cut it up with an electric knife, scissors, a hot wire, whatever to get the mouth and the insides out. I don't know if that would work, but it does in my mind. Good luck. You have an awesome class at your school (what school is that?)! I wish the one I took was that good, but I learned a lot from mine.
Have a fun spring break!

 

[Buck-Beaver]

Even if you want a round shape or beer belly it's pretty easy. Just use wedges. There is a tutorial here that may be helpful and you can download a free wedge pattern to work with.

 

[wes]

make a mock up with paper and tape to get the shape you want.

 

[Nick]

Thanks Everyone for the help and ideas!
WES: I will definately make a mock up in paper... I already made a mini mock up in foam, using John Keneedy's book... but I did not cover with fleece or anything to that effect.

MR.BUCK: I have read so many of your posts and gleaned quite a bit of wisdom from you! Thank you so much for pointing to the wedge pattern! I can't wait to experiment with it!

RockerRob: I originally enlarged the pattern to 102%, as I had bought the Glorified Sock Puppet pattern, and made it as is, and it was a bit snug on my hand... So I figured I needed to go the bigger route. I did not realize I should have gone to around 110%. I love the roly, but it is still not the same style as a muppet, still looks like a sock puppet... just on steroids! And Bezalel, you already know I love your patterns and company... so I am not saying that the Roly is a bad pattern, it just did not work for this project. The puppet I did create from the Roly, is just a cute as Vinnie my GSP. ( I had to put in this disclaimer, as I don't want anybody to think that I am saying the roly is a bad pattern! I freakin LOVE ProjectPuppet.com! and will eventually own every single pattern they make!)

Teenagers: Great advice again! I want to learn to carve foam, so that I can create definition in their bodies etc... I will use PP's Arm pattern, as it is one of the best out there (in my opinion), but again, learning to put all the pieces together is going to take some time and experimentation.

That is the great thing about this forum, so many people who offer ideas and helpful criticism... I for one as a new puppet builder really appreciate it.

 

[Fozzie Bear]

I plugged the Project Puppet patterns tonight at a puppetry panel I did at Mid-South Con here in Memphis. They're fantastic!

 

[TheCreatureWork]

Nick, Did you get my email?
Tom

 

[puppetsmith]

I plugged the Project Puppet patterns tonight at a puppetry panel I did at Mid-South Con here in Memphis. They're fantastic!

Thanks Foz!

And Bezalel, you already know I love your patterns and company... so I am not saying that the Roly is a bad pattern, it just did not work for this project.

That really is the right way to view it, Nick! Never do anything that sacrifices the character you're going for. If it works- it works. If it doesn't - it doesn't. The important thing is staying true to the character.

 

[TheCreatureWork]

Hey Nick,
I just checked Facebook...your welcome, let me know how it goes...and Bezalel is correct do what's right for the character

 

[Nick]

Ahhh it is so good to be back on the forum! I was lost for a few days! LOL!

Thanks Everyone!