Timekeeper

Organizing my old work in progress notes – this one is from 2007.

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Timekeepers’ Origin: Timekeepers are a goblin subspecies, they are born and receive their training in their native land, the name of which I do not recall. Timekeeping services belong to a highly specialized field and can be only provided by a well-trained professional Timekeeper. After completing their home education and maturing in their skills, young Timekeepers leave their country and assume positions of Timekeepers all over the world. They are intelligent, clever with their hands, meticulous in their work, and neat and orderly in their daily lives. Timekeepers never marry and remain bachelors throughout their long lives. Their private lives are kept private and the method of reproduction is unknown. Timekeepers are not what you would call “social”, they stay away from noisy goblin gatherings and prefer secluded dwellings. Due to this peculiarity, as well as their high work ethics and the gravity of the subject (Time) – Timekeepers are respected, admired and sometimes awed by the goblin community. They are usually well paid by the employer government.

Ebay Auction: Igor – Attractive Fit Blue-Eyed Ex Military Professional Single White Troll Seeking a Long-Term Relationship.

Igor – Attractive Fit Blue-Eyed Ex Military Professional Single White Troll Seeking a Long-Term Relationship.
Ebay Auction

Igor is a down-to-earth, laid back and easy-going. After retiring from a successful military career at the Russian Troll Factory (GRU), he is looking for someone honest, caring and kind to have fun and enjoy life. Proficient at cyber-security, with a great sense of humor. Igor loves to travel, long walks on the beach and Putin. He hates playing games and does not want any drama. Igor is ready to move in, with his beer and his chair.

Mwamba The Safari Ranger Puppet

A documentary on wild life in Africa brought this:
I am going to make a wire puppet out of him.
I have a few materials that I think will work on simpler wire puppets and this is a good chance to try them out.

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So, to be clear, his name is Mwamba, he is a red river hog and his job is a safari ranger.

Delrin Eye Balls for Stop Motion Puppets

Update:
A new mini eye hole drilling vise is now available

Step by step:
1. Put a delrin ball into the vise, tighten.
2. Start a hole with a knife
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Joe Blow (Part 4 – Head)

Continues from Joe Blow (Part 3 – Ball-Socket Armature)

Armature is done and I am going to make the body parts.
As usual, I will be using the stuff we sell at Morezmore (www.morezmore.com).

Eyes.
I am using delrin ball 7mm, with drilled holes – to make them rotate inside the head.
I described how to drill the holes in tiny balls earlier in Delrin Eye Balls for Stop Motion Puppets.
The method works great from small balls, but for larger balls I needed something else.
The research brought this little gizmo. I bought one to try, liked it very much and added it to Morezmore inventory.
M00638 MOREZMORE Mini Eye Drilling Vise Jewelry Pearl Bead Hole Drill Vice

Step by step:
1. Put a delrin ball into the vise, tighten.
2. Start a hole with a knife
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HPA Pipe Cleaners Hand Armature Step-by-Step Instructions

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Pipe cleaners hand armature was a success, so it is now available as a KIT.
In addition to this kit, you will also need threadlocker or super glue, pliers, wire cutters and a needle with thread

Joe Blow (Part 3 – Ball-Socket Armature)

Continues from Joe Blow (Part 2 – Maquette for Stop Motion Puppet)

With the maquette done, I am starting with the actual puppet.
As usual, I will be using the stuff we sell at Morezmore (www.morezmore.com).
Here is the photo printout and the outline on tracing paper.

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