Rowlf Puppet

[rtgentry]

Hey guys does anyone out there have a successfull replica Rowlf Puppet that they made? As one of my favorite muppets , Its one that I cannot figure out.

 

[rtgentry]

Okay the only tip I have so far for starting a rowlf puppet is to a 7in foam ball in diameter for the head construction. Anyone have any more tips. I need to know what to use for the eyes and espicially the nose.

 

[gfarkwort]

plastic Spoons for the eyes may be good...

 

[Melonpool]

I would check around for the 1970s Rowlf puppet on ebay. Even though it's smaller and wouldn't be operated the same way, it'll give you some ideas on materials and head construction.

http://search.ebay.com/search/searc...fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=Rowlf+puppet&category0=

 

[rtgentry]

Okay I have started the rowlf according to the feedback I have received so far. I purchased a couple of 7in poof foam balls from wal-mart. I use an electric knife to cut the mouth. I bought some model magic to shape the nose with. I really want to get the right fur. So I will have to go to jo anns or hancock to see if they have anything close.

I will try to post progress pics to see what advice I can get.

Does any have a pattern for the human hand glove puppet like I would need for rowlf?

Walmart has some furry pillows that would be almost perfect for rowlfs fur. I wish I could get it in a larger piece...

 

[SesameKermie]

It's not a true "pattern" but try looking for the "Consumer Monster" on Google. (I don't remember its link offhand.) The puppet is a similar type to Rowlf, and should give you some ideas.

Hope this helps,

Jason

 

[rtgentry]

Found it http://www.consumermonster.com/

If anyone wants a cookie monster pattern, here it is

 

[rtgentry]

I am really looking for a pattern for the body, which < like rowlf> has the hands attached . I know I have seen an old commerical pattern for a puppet like that. I just cant find it.

 

[KermieBaby47]

Here's a picture of my puppet creation, Rufus the Dragon (c):
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/toughie47/000_00022.jpg

The way I made him, his body looks just like Rowlfs. If you'll notice on Rowlf: his arms aren't separated as with Fozzie, they're just one big piece. Here's a quick drawing of how I cut out his body and gloves:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/toughie47/RufusBodyPattern.jpg

On my puppet, I used one big piece for the front, and another same piece for the back. MC member Jinx suggested that I use a Seam Ripper or a similar pick to pull the fur out along the seams (when you're all done) to better hide them (be sure to not rip the actual thread in the seam!). I had originally planned to do that, but had run out of time. I still will though, as it's a much better effect.

Good Luck!

Anthony

 

[KermieBaby47]

I need to know what to use for the eyes and especially the nose.

I made the eyes and tooth out of Sculpy. Before baking, I took a screw (the same size I'd use afterwards) and carefully screwed it in and out the bottoms of the eyes. The tooth was a shell that I later hot-glued a piece of foam into (in retrospect, I'd do the eyes the same way so they wouldn't be so heavy). After baking all three pieces, I painted them white, then sprayed on an acrylic matte coat for shine.

As for a Rowlf nose, that's a toughie for me. I'd probably do it the hard way: sculpt it out of Sculpy, bake it, make a mold of it (with Plaster of Paris), then 3 or 4 layer the mold with black-dyed Liquid Latex Rubber. Don't forget to line the mold with Petroleum Jelly when making the mold and when filling it later. I'm sure there's a much easier way, somebody please post it!


Anthony