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[puppetise]

ok im posting this because i am planing on building my first full bodied puppet similar to bear but not
And i wanted to know what tricks and tips would help me out, before i use fur ill be using discounted flanell material to fix up inperfections but my main question is how did they pad out his body so it was light and easy to move and how did they construct the head system so it could blink simitaniosly with mouth movement
and one more question how did the performer get in and out of the suit and what different ways can i manage to get in and out

 

[PuppetMom]

I really can't help you, but want to wish you luck on your HUGE undertaking!! Would love for you to post construction shots & I will be watching post to see what advice others give. GOOD LUCK!!

 

[ravagefrackle]

http://www.snapdragonpuppets.com/Puppet%2BSet%20Building%20Pics/Walk-around-design.html

Buck posted this link somewhere, it is not a bear how to but will give you an idea of what goes into making a walkaround,
as for the ehad, the eye mech is controlled by the puppeteer ,
youll have to figure that one out on your own, i dont build eye mechs,

 

[RubbeRoomStudio]

http://www.puppet-planet.com/buildyourown.html
There is a section on blinking eyes there

 

[MGov]

And then there's this one.

http://www.nicodemus.org/fursuit/

 

[puppetise]

wow thanks guys i will be updating my picturetrail with progress shots of the prototype and the final product and with hope you could give constructive crittisism about the character so i can make changes acordingly to make it the best as posible

 

[puppetise]

a good look around and was wondering if anyone knew a method other then the way the people at http://www.snapdragonpuppets.com/Puppet%2BSet%20Building%20Pics/Walk-around-design.html at making the patterns?