Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:06:23 -0500
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Goin' Commercial: hand puppets


I started doing that once with a washable puppet I called "Squirts". I
actually had it copyrighted. I have no idea its status now....for I never
finished the project.

Mary H. 


On 1/25/09 11:26 AM, "Mathieu René" <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> wrote:

> A current paper mache student (private lessons, reccurring) turns out to be a
> career coach and communications teacher.
> He is impressed by my work, but is even more impressed (negatively) that I'm
> not yet successful financially.
>  
> So he has taken me under his wing, and encourages me in the right way, to find
> commercial success. His advice is very good, his honesty is refreshingly
> brutal and he is well-connected in various fields and countries.
> 
> To put his money where is mouth is,  he has ordered two hand puppets that will
> be the first two in my new line of commercial products.  Two cute animals,
> made for girls. Both will have clothing, of my own creation.  At 125$ each for
> these collectibles (sold online and at select specialty stores, no mass
> producing), it will be a fun challenge to do it simple and quick with a very
> classy finish, and still make them washable(my decision). I've yet to decide
> if it will be paper mache heads (with removable washable lining) or
> all-fabric. I have full creative freedom for these. I'm thinking to blend
> influences from the classy Illustrations of the past, and more contemporary
> sources. No flashy colors, but rather subtle, gentle and warm tones and rich
> textures (velvet, natural cloth, wool, felt, very limited use of pastels).
> 
> I might take a private sewing lesson to increase my speed and accuracy for
> small intricate items, and learn about adding trims and other decorative items
> in the proper way.
> 
> Should these become as succesful as I wish them to be, I might have to hire
> some help to make them.
>  
> The great thing is that the first two puppets will go into a wealthy French
> family who lives in England but has extra connections in Canada and France. I
> hope it will start something big.
> 
> 2009 is gradualy confirming itself as what I had imagined it to be: growth
> into success.
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