Crocodile body parts

Here are the first pieces of the cloth body for the crocodile.
I think it will have to have a tail, and possibly even 2 more feet, although maybe some claw shaped couture boots...

Crocodile claws

Papier mache crocodile claws processes

This shows basic hand from papier mache over a plasticine positive model.

Unpainted hands being used to test the effectiveness of the internal puppet skeleton

Final painted finish. Felt tip pen (Promarkers) over emulsion.

Testing crocodile puppet

Testing crocodile puppet
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Testing the mechanism with one- handed operation

Puppet hand surgery

Puppet hand surgery
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Shoes being lacquered

Shoes being lacquered
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More cobbling

Some fine footwear for an otherwise austere scientist

trousers

After some efforts in tailoring, trousers are nearly completed

Puppet boots

The beginnings of some rather dandy boots for Mr Punch.

Stages 1 and 2 are modelling the positive core in plasticine, followed by laminating with brown paper and PVA papier mache

Swish shirt

Why, hello. Who's got a dandy new tailored shirt then?