Lion Mask
Personal Project
Made out of moldable plastic mesh and shaped around an aluminum form. Then sewed down burlap. Made the mane out of a hula skirt which was also sewn down. Added foam padding and a baseball cap to to the inside for securing it to the head.
Dead Pidgeon
UW Madison
Originally was going to be made out of fabric, and a stuffed animal, but pivoted when I realized wire would be easier. Body is green chicken wire covered in grey furry fabric that was cut in drop shapes, head is epoxy sculpt. The wings were attached separately. Feathers were spray painted grey and brown and hot glued on. Feet were added last and made out of wire and brown floral tape.
Lion Puppet
Lawrence University
Drafted a design, and cut the body parts out of poster board. Secured the two sides of the head together with dowels that the actors held onto. Added handles to the body pieces. The final paint treatment was done by Leila Raymond. The puppet was operated by three people.
Chinese Shadow Puppets
Personal Project
Downloaded a digital file of the puppets and separated the body parts on Photoshop. Made the paper out of an adhesive paper between two sheets of vellum. Cut it out on the Cricut Cutter. Painted with watercolors, and attach limbs together with wire and wooden rods for manipulation.