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    Gene's Kermit Replica Project

    Sorry I haven't done more work on the replica. I still need to go to The Center for Puppetry Arts to be absolutely certain of a few things. There are some slight changes I'm making for practical reasons. In order to make a replica that can be washed, all felt has been replaced with other...
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    Kermit - my first puppet build and first forum post

    That looks great! At some point we should compare notes on the head pattern. I need to check out the Kermit at The Center for Puppetry Arts (local for me) to refine things beyond what the dissected poser replica photo can tell us. The poser head is definitely a different pattern to accommodate...
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    Gene's Kermit Replica Project

    I didn't use a gasket in the head pattern study. The rigid mouth plate (using a plastic folder in the prototype) and the red felt are cut the same size. The fleece is sewn inside the perimeter at bit less than 1/4 inch at the front and about 3/8 in the corners of the mouth. I would attach the...
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    Gene's Kermit Replica Project

    Thanks! More tweaks are coming. At first I thought the skull needed to be higher, but it's actually the mouth plate that should be shortened a bit. A newer prototype head is coming shortly.
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    Gene's Kermit Replica Project

    Another little update: It's probably a good idea to make the neck a little longer, sew it in place and trim the extra length. The head pattern as described will still need adjustments that are best done when basting/sewing the pieces together. Even different fabric thickness can alter how your...
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    Want to make a puppet with Miss Piggy coverings

    You could make a latex skin in the manner of a simpler mask, glue in foam pieces that are cut to fit and flock the surface (I haven't flocked before). If the skin was particularly smooth, you might get away with a very skillful matte surface airbrush. The result would be sort of an advanced...
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    Kermit pattern (sizing)

    There are a number of craft skills required to make a Muppet. The level of difficulty depends on the construction. So far the Kermit replica is not too challenging - more of a problem to getting it to look right than constructing it. In fact, Kermit is surely on the easier end of the scale...
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    Kermit pattern (sizing)

    The answers you seek might eventually come up as I experiment here: http://www.muppetcentral.com/forum/threads/genes-kermit-replica-project.49301/ Things are going well so far.
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    Gene's Kermit Replica Project

    Good to know. I'll find time to visit the exhibition this month for sure.
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    Gene's Kermit Replica Project

    There's more to this update, but it seemed best to separate this from the fabric information. The geometry of the head pattern is simpler than I originally guessed. The following advice doesn't include allowances for selvage. With very small ladder stitches, you'll only need a few millimeters...
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    Gene's Kermit Replica Project

    I'm putting off the Antron as a surprisingly good substitute is available at Jo-Ann: http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=prd18849#pro_colors Anti-Pill Fleece Solid, Online Lime 7625361 $9.99/yd (frequently on sale, too) The good news is that the...
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    Gene's Kermit Replica Project

    Long ago I had a Fisher-Price puppet. I wish I still had it, but a recent crafty streak has set me on making the most authentic Kermit replica I can. Before joining, I had filtered through this and other forums compiling as much information as possible. Hopefully what I'll share when making this...
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