Bluworms Puppet Making Videos

Thursday, 14 October 2010 20:08
Last Updated on Thursday, 14 October 2010 20:24
Written by Marc Spess

Richard Svenssons Puppets

Richard Svensson who is well known for his build up puppet making techniques made a series of free how to videos.

The art of stop motion began by using techniques that are similar to Richards build-up tricks. Cotton, latex, string and paint were used on the original 1932 King Kong film because they are easily found and common resources. Nowadays most studios would pass on using the build-up method because it isn't as predictable to art directors. They would rather see a completed sculpt, critique it and make changes.

For the individual, it's a great way to make puppets. Epecially if you don't enjoy making foam latex characters or don't have the proper expensive equipment. Richard shows how he utilizes foam sponge pieces, friendly plastic, plaster, fake eyes, string and simple paints to make his amazing creatures. You can watch part 1 below and the rest by clicking the links below it. You can also check out Richards Lone Animator blog here.

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Part 3 Here

Part 4 Here

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written by Vincent Tetreault, October 14, 2010

Nice videos man !

Thanks a lot for sharing your "know-how".

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written by Metalmadcat, October 19, 2010

m_) Excellent how-to videos.

m_) They just get better every time I find one.

m_) Thanks for Sharing Marc. Such a priceless piece.

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written by Metalmadcat, October 19, 2010

m_) What was that piece of steel he was burning?
I mean , was it an ordinary piece or it can be done with anything?

I'd love to try!

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written by Ceri Watling, October 28, 2010

@metalmadcat: The piece of 'steel' he was heating looks like a modelling material called Friendly Plastic. It is available in Europe (don't know about the US) and it becomes soft when heated and hardens as it cools. It comes in all types of metallic colours.
It's definitely not real metal or his fingers would cook!

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written by Ceri Watling, October 28, 2010

Brilliant videos, really informative. Thanks for making them Richard and sharing them with us Marc.

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written by Ceri Watling, October 28, 2010

@metalmadcat again: I've done a quick google and the stuff sold under the name 'Friendly Plastic' in the US is different. It comes in pellet form (like UK brand polymorph) and it can be heated in hot water. I would imagine it would work just as well as the stuff in the video.

Thanks Marc and Richard
written by Jon B, October 29, 2010

Marc for making an article and linking to them and Richard for making them. They were very informative and they were awesome, just like the puppet and finished scene.

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