getting dressed | hora de vestir
Inspired in the traditional puppets from Francisco Mota collection, … here are my vests. Inspirado nas marionetas tradicionais da coleção de Francisco Mota, … aqui ficam as minhas vestes.
the coffin | o caixão
Ok, … back to the daily update. This coffin was made with some leftovers that were around my workshop. No traditional Portuguese …
crime
It seems like a crime but the tradition says that it must be painted and badly done. I just love the way …
leather | couro
These leather updates are more Spanish than Portuguese. They are intended to get the puppet arms longer. I’m doing them to fit …
symmetry | simetria
Symmetry went for a walk. A simetria foi dar uma volta.
nose part ii | nariz parte ii
All ready to be painted. Preparado para a pintura.
nose | nariz
Just attached the nose. In the traditional puppets, some times this nose is made out of cork. It absorbs the impact of …
wax | cera
The wood is being sanded, waxed and polished. The head will receive the same treatment. As mãos estão a ser lixadas, enceradas …
sculpting hands | esculpir as mãos
Carving wood hands and sanding. Here it is, a step by step gallery. Escultura das mãos de madeira e lixa. Aqui fica …