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Monthly Archives: September 2009

Whitest Kids U’Know – Sphinx Puppet

Posted: September 27, 2009-Likes: 0-Comments: 0-Categories: Propmaking, Whitest Kids U'Know

Layers of foam were used to make this puppet and give it an appearance of wind-worn stone.

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Giant Tennis Ball – U.S. Open Party

Posted: September 27, 2009-Likes: 0-Comments: 0-Categories: MKG Productions, Museum/Exhibit Design

I made this giant tennis ball for a party – it needed to hold 400 giant lollipops, so it had to be pretty big! I made it out of sculpted polystyrene foam with a covering of painted felt, to give it the right texture. The venue had unusually narrow doors, so the ball was designed in [...]

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Silent Library – Kicking Machine

Posted: September 24, 2009-Likes: 0-Comments: 0-Categories: Propmaking, Silent Library

This machine was welded together from steel so that it would be strong enough to kick the contestants in the rear, though I added some springs and flexible vinyl tubing so that it wouldn’t shatter any spines.

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“Someday” Music Video – Props

Posted: September 23, 2009-Likes: 0-Comments: 0-Categories: Propmaking, Rob Thomas - "Someday"

for this “Peace Parade” video we made things like tree costumes, peace-symbol costumes, protest posters, and my bikes volunteered to be festooned with flowers. Luckily I was working with a skilled art department including Christina Aprea, Mike Pantuso, Anney Fresh, Keith Ozar, Julie, Diane Andazola, and Laura Brock.

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Whitest Kids U’Know – Eiffel Tower puppet

Posted: September 22, 2009-Likes: 0-Comments: 0-Categories: Propmaking, Whitest Kids U'Know

I sewed a tiny beret for this puppet, and gave it a painted wooden dowel for a cigarette. the mouth is opened and closed by a thin wooden dowel, since the puppet is too thin for a puppeteer’s arm to fit inside.

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Whitest Kids U’Know – Pyramid puppets

Posted: September 4, 2009-Likes: 0-Comments: 0-Categories: Propmaking, Whitest Kids U'Know

I made a pair of gossipy pyramids. These were made out of latex-coated upholstery foam with felt details.

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Whitest Kids U’Know – World Trade Center puppets

Posted: September 29, 2009-Likes: 0-Comments: 1-Categories: Propmaking, Whitest Kids U'Know-Tags: Props, willkrause, foam

With googly eyes.

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