going back to my roots

[Keoma]

I think so anyway
Marionettes- Quality Marionettes Puppets and Collectibles
Since my brother told me about them, I had to look. Wow is all I can say. Well, then i can say "Holy Crap I gotta try that!!!!"

[Buckskin]

I think you have the ability to make it amazing!

[Keoma]

Thank you so much! Were I to have your faith! I am for sure going to give it a try!

[AlArchie]

Wow, Keoma, GO FOR IT! When I was a kid still in Cub Scouts, our Den put on a marionette show and we made (well, mostly or parents made, but we helped) a whole cast of marionette characters. Some of ours were sewn/stuffed dolls and others were carved wooden ones. I went back in "memory-ville" and found this old link to where I think we got our inspirations from. This old two part series shows a lot of how they are made and how the operating systems work. Also tips on dressing and accessorizing, the little people!

One important thing we found was weighting the marionettes became very important. We applied lead weights to the feet, hands and in some instances the bodies. Otherwise they just don't seem to appear to move naturally. The weight application was a matter of trial and error, mostly before the costumes were put on, but some had to be changed after they got "dressed" as the clothing changes the way the joints function. They were very frustrating, but also a LOT of FUN!!!

Mechanical Secrets of Marionette Shows Part I
The Secrets of Making Marionettes Part II

Al

[Thor]

Keoma, you are already making them, just without the strings.
I think you're about to embark on a new beginning.
Thor

[Keoma]

Thank you for the link Al...very much! Good point about the weights...I would have figured it out...after many many attempts! You just saved me a bundle of time!
Thank you Thor A few things I need to differently...but I think maybe I can pull it off.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

I thought "going back to the roots" meant getting out the old hair bleach again?

[Keoma]

Lol...not me baby! Never touced the stuff!

[BobBlaney]

Go for it on the marionette. I am sure your talents will provide a really nice character.
The video on that marionette site alone should inspire folks to try this out.
What a hoot!!!

[Keoma]

i WATCHED THAT A FEW TIMES! i JUST LOVE IT! tHE END RESULT IS ALWAYS MY VISION AND THAT VIDEO SURE GAVE ME SOMETHING TO HOPE FOR! i CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE ONE DANCE!