STOP-MOTION ANIMATION PUPPETS
In the course of my career, I have sculpted various characters for stop-motion film and commercial productions. Sometimes I create the puppet from start to finish. In most cases however, I make only the clay sculpture. Then it is cast in foam rubber and finished by someone else. The character is posed in a neutral position in order to make the molding process easier. I typically use Roma Plastalina clay, sculpting directly over a ball and socket armature. That way the armature is guaranteed to fit inside the puppet perfectly. There is nothing like animating a character that you have personally sculpted! Click on an image for an enlarged view.
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Yole the gnome

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Fruitman, a full scale puppet for CALIFORNIA COOLER

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The candyman from MORRIS GOES TO SCHOOL

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A clay sculpt for STANLEY AND THE DINOSAURS

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A clay sculpt for STANLEY AND THE DINOSAURS

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Cavemen from STANLEY AND THE DINOSAURS

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Cavemen from STANLEY AND THE DINOSAURS

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Cavemen from STANLEY AND THE DINOSAURS

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The food group from RED RIDING HOOD AND THE WELL FED WOLF

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Bumpo, sculpt from an unfinished project

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Sculpture from an unfinished project

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Sculpting Bumpo

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Lizardman sculpture

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Sculpt and finished puppet for MICKEYS PARADE popsicles

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Singing butter sticks for PARKAY

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PARKAY puppet sculpt. Armatures by Peter Marinello.

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Stone giant clay sculpt for MAGIC ISLAND

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Stone Giant from MAGIC ISLAND