Making a Fizzgig Puppet | From The Dark Crystal
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ย. 2019
- Another world. Another time. In the Age of Hot Glue. I made a Fizzgig puppet inspired by the Jim Henson movie The Dark Crystal! Or maybe it's just a relation of Fizzgig. I don't think the roar is quite right. Watch me argue with aluminum foil and fight with faux fur in an epic battle to create a fuzzball with a ton of teeth!
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Basic Tools & Materials used:
Aluminum foil
Some sort of container to form the head shape onto
Masking tape
Ruler
Permanent marker
Hobby knife (use a very sharp blade to cut the foam)
Cutting mat (should be used more than I did)
Plastic cling film (a thin plastic bag would work)
Duct tape (use cheap stuff)
Scissors
1/2" soft cushion foam
Straight pins
Gloves
Contact cement (use a respirator and very good ventilation with the nasty stuff)
Clamp to open contact cement (optional)
Some sort of covering for your work surface
Pencil
Cake (optional)
Paper
Acid-free matboard (you could use cardboard as a less expensive alternative but you might want to glue a few layers together to make it more stiff)
Corrugated cardboard (or anything like that to use as a template)
Hot glue and hot glue gun (I use a silicone mat to keep from burning my work surface)
Muslin cloth
4mm/0.4cm Craft/EVA foam (white used for tongue, teeth and nose)
2mm Craft/EVA foam (I used white for the back teeth and red for the uvula but you could use white and paint it)
Rotary tool with rough sanding drum attachment (use a dust mask - dust collection would be good)
60 grit sandpaper
CA glue
Parchment paper
Fine grit sandpaper (I used 220 to refine the teeth and the nose)
Painter's tape (or some other low-tack tape)
PVA glue (I used Mod Podge but it left things a bit tacky - I might try something else as a top coat)
Paintbrush
Water (in some sort of container)
Small, fuzzy cat (optional)
Craft paint and a palette (white, yellow, red, black, gold)
Tweezers
1/2"/12.7mm wood plug
Brown felt or fabric (I ended up switching to fabric for the final version)
Seam gauge/small sewing ruler
4" Faux gorilla fur
Magic wand and magic (only use after many classes and perhaps full certification)
Leather paperweights (recommended but you could use something else to weigh the pattern down)
Fabric paint (brown, black)
Mixing cup
Mixing stick (I used a palette knife)
An old toothbrush (don't steal your brother's)
(you don't really want to use this method - maybe try an airbrush)
Patience
More patience
Hot hairdryer (to set the fabric paint - you could maybe carefully use a heat gun but don't melt the fabric)
Brush
Safety pins
Sewing clip clamp thingies
Sewing thread and needle (use whatever thread color is closest to the base color of your fur)
Brown fabric for the mouth opening
Brown fuzzyish fabric for the gums (I used this for the final version of the eyes too)
Seam ripper (hopefully you don't need this)
Sketchbook
Hands
Brain
Lots of squishes and boops
Whatever Fizzgigs eat (anyone know? Bacon seems to be working so far)
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As with any project there are multiple techniques, materials and tools that can be applied. This video just shows what I did for this specific project. Enjoy! - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
That was equal parts inspiring, awesome, and hilarious. Dang it, now I need to go make a puppet or something
Yay! I'm so glad you liked it, Andy! You should definitely go make a puppet or something. I would love to see what you come up with!
You've captured the essence of Fizzgig so wonderfully and your videographic awesomeness has not disappointed either, as usual! Amazing work once again!
Thank you, Dan! I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
Awwww the teeth are so cute. Brilliant ideas on this project !!! 👍🤩💖💕💖
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Somehow you turned some foil and other miscellaneous things into a adorable puppet. 🤯
I do love transforming things! Thank you!
It looks like you took the scenic route to get to the finished project, which is as it should be, of course. And the finished project looks awesome and just so very, very cute! Awesome work, Sharon! Thanks for sharing!
That is a very nice way to put it! I definitely took the scenic route! Thank you very much, Dominic!
Fantastic 😍👍. Your attention to detail is unbelievable. Also your videos are always fun 😁
Thank you, Dom! The details are the fun part! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Making should be fun!
I always enjoy your videos but there's truly something magical about the way Sir Fuzzgig came together. The detail on the inside of his mouth is just incredible. Thank you for sharing this muppet marvel!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! There was definitely some time spent on his mouth!
This was so utterly delightful! Awesome project! The 'cat got your tongue' bit was a nice touch...
I'm so glad you liked it! I might have had a bit of fun with it. ;)
I love it! Finally...(finally!) another Figments Made video. Favorite part? "Hot" "Hot" Hot"...I laughed out loud! I sewed as a kid so I have a very fuzzy (sorry, no pun intended) idea of how this all works...that was magical. Good video!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Rob! And I'm glad you liked the Hot's. I kind of like the way they came out too. ;)
Have I mentioned how much I love your videos Sharon! So funny and I learn/it sparks so many ideas every time! There were a few sound effects at the end that sounded a lot like Jimmy when they switch to the after show haha
Thank you, Ethan! I'm so glad you like them! I do hope people can learn a little something, even if it's the way NOT to do something. Haha! Maybe I was accidentally channeling After Show Jimmy!
Wow, Sharon! That is just so cool! Looks great too!
Billy
Thank you, Billy! I appreciate it!
Such a wonderful fuzzball that I got to meet in person. It came out so well. Another fun video, thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you liked him and the video, Dave! Thank you!
Yesss finally!😍 love it!!!
Little trick for cutting fur: use a sharp exacto knife instead of scissors - works like a charm and you don’t run into cutting any of the hair at all.
Thank you!!! I did try a razor blade and didn't have any luck with it. I will definitely try an exacto blade next time!
I built one of these little guys when I was in high school! Super fun, thanks for sharing
I've always wanted to make a Fizzgig so I'm happy I finally got around to it. Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!
Wow! You nailed it! Great job on preserving.
Thank you, Brian! I appreciate it!
Sharon you evil genius madman you!! This is friggin fantastic 😍😍😍
Thank you so much, Ellen! I will totally take evil genius madman from you! 😁😉😘
Super entertaining and so fun to watch. The tips are both useful and hilarious. I need more fake fur in my life. :)
I'm so glad you had fun watching it! Useful and hilarious are the best compliments possible!
Warning: More fake fur = permanently more fake fur ;)
This was amazing you done a great job of making him! I love Fizzgig he's so crabbit and funny 😂😂😂
Yay! I'm glad you liked it! Fizzgig is fabulous. ;)
When I saw that you had posted a new video, I knew it had to be the first in today's queue, amazing work Sharon! 😍👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻
Thank you, Fred! I'm so glad you liked it! 😊👊👍
Huzzah!!! I’ve been waiting for this since he showed up on your Instagram feed!!! Love love love it!!! Sharing it so more know about your talent!!
Thank you, Ned! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
The teeth, the hair! I love every detail, it is a masterpiece!!
Thank you, Patti! I really appreciate it!!
Quite the undertaking! Great job, the fur dye job is really impressive
Thank you! I can safety say I didn't think dyeing the fur was going to take quite as long as it did but at least I was happy with the outcome!
this is EPIC! the teeth are amazing
Thank you so much! Fizzgig needed the right teeth or he wouldn't have been Fizzgig!
Great tutorial on making a puppet. Love your work!
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely brilliant! I love this project and video great to see the process and the issues you had. Well done great work,!
I'm so glad you liked it, Peter! Thank you!
Absolutely awesome, only got around to watching it now and omg, brilliant, more now please 😏
Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it! And I'm working on more now!!
When you first posted a picture of this, you said it arrived and took forever to make, so I thought it was some sort of kit from the movie. You did a wonderful job, but I think my favorite part was the fur. You really got great results with that.
The fur was a lot of work but I think it was worth it in the end. Thank you, Tom! Sorry about any confusion!
@@FigmentsMade the confusion was that I thought it was made by a major motion picture studio as a replica.
The skeksis cousin sounds like a great idea actually 😁
I'll have to think about that!
This turned out SO WELL. Excellent job on the fur, that looked like quite a lot of work 😄
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. That fur definitely took some work!
I loved this video. Thank you for sharing. You have a great, odd sense of humor like mine.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Humor should be embraced, even when it's a bit odd. :D
Spectacular puppet! I subbed. Looking forward to seeing more!
Thank you so much! I appreciate it! More is coming soon! Feel free to watch some older videos in the meantime. ;)
That is spec-frekin-tacular!! You are a rockstar!!
Also, anytime you like you can borrow my airbrush ;)
Thank you, Jim! You rock!
I might take you up on that sometime! ;)
He's simply wonderful! goo-d job my friend!
Thank you, Tanda! There's so much goo-d in the world! ;)
Is glorious!
Am amaze!
😁👍
Much thank!
😁
You are a genius.
Squish.
Aw shucks. I'm glad you liked it!
I like your videos! Very creative!
That is fantastic to hear! I'm so glad you're enjoying them!
The attention to detail is so amazing Sharon! I died when you mentioned you're using an "old toothbrush" to color the fur. I was thinking "of course she's not using her actual toothbrush for this!!..... Or is she???"....
Well, I did think about it, but thankfully not for long! ;)
Haha nice that's impressive!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
I have to say, I think this is your best video yet! The process of deconstructing all parts to get to the finished piece is spectacular! Love the end result....although you may need to feed her, she sounded very strange for a Fizzgig :P
Thank you, PJ! Might have to add some honey to the diet... ;)
The toast is a lie!!!! Great job had me lol more than once 😂
Hah! I'm glad someone caught that one! Making you laugh is what I'm here to do! Well, and maybe pass along some learnings... Thank you!
@@FigmentsMade if I ever have the need to make a fizzgig I know where to go! (But since I have an airbrush, I will skip the tedious toothbrush bit)
@@TheGrantAlexander It could also be useful for any other kinds of monsters you might need to make! ;) (Definitely skip the toothbrush bit!)
@@FigmentsMade I feel like it was useful for more than just monsters! I saw that hot glue guns are hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot!
This deserves more views.
Oh my god that is amazing! I wouldent even know where to start on a project like that and it's so good you should be working with the Henson company! Love the sponcership by the way I've had them on a few times myself 😂
Thank you so much, Alan! I really appreciate it! They are popular sponsors but they aren't the best, I am afraid! 😁
You did a great job.
Thank you! I appreciate it.
This is AMAZING! Looks like my brother😂
Nice peepers and snoot. I’m glad you included a boop zone. 🖤🖤
He or she came out wonderfully! The teeth and the hair paid off from all the time and work you gave them, they look great! So CUTE!
But, I could have made this too, if I had a festool glue gun like you. 😅
Had to include the boop zone! 😁
I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you!!
Definitely not a Festool glue gun!! It's a SureBonder! (and this isn't a plug for them, I'm just clarifying. It came as part of a kit so I didn't choose it)
Figments Made hehe, I jest! I was really invested and felt your pain when you had to undo the stitching to make the mouth larger! Oh yeah, hardening the teeth with super glue was neat! Gah!! The whole thing was awesome and I want one!
;) I really tried to not undo all the stitching for the mouth. 😅 Thank you!! (I might have to rebrand it as a Fessstool glue gun next time)
Figments Made hahaha. Maybe it’s a FesCool glue gun, cool because it costs less!
Hah!!
Fizzgig is the best little puppet ❤
I just couldn't resist making my own Fizzgig anymore!
You did an amazing job on him!
@@chaycejaeger9098 Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Your welcome! ^.^
That's ace! It must have taken you ages!
Thank you, Andy! It did! But I think it was worth it in the end.
You are adorable! Thank you!
"Carefully press the gooey bits together".... 😂😂
😁👍
Holy crap! Nice work! Very familiar with that feeling you encountered when you had to heavily modify things at the “end” of the project... 😑😆
Kudos for keeping going! So you figured that design all out by just watching the movie and taking notes?
Thank you, Andrew! That is an unfortunate feeling but it happens to all of us!
I was able to find some photos of one of the original puppets so that helped a little bit. I learned they had multiple versions of the puppet for the different needs in the movie!
Love it! or should I say him? 👍 👍 😊
Thank you! Either works! 😉😊
👌🏻Loving it!🌷 But hmmmm.. had too watch the video three times over. My English isn't that fast 🤣😂🤣👌🏻
I am so glad you enjoyed it! I am sorry it is fast but I did not want to make it 4 hours long! 😉
@@FigmentsMade it isn't fast! I am slow 🤣👍🏻
ngl, either looks like an albino FizzGig or made up Fizzgig's sister, im going for teh albino fizzgig
:3
a little vaseline around the rim of the cement can will prevent it from sticking.
I hope your little Fizzgig doesn't dookie on the floor :-)
Thanks for the tip! Nah, he's house trained. No problems there!
You made me!! Yay!!!
Omg! I love him! Where did you learn how to sell?
I'm so glad you love him! I learned to hand sew from my mother when I was a kid (if that's what you meant).
Love the video and Fizzgig ^^ Can someone pls tell me what song is this?
I ever want a video to know how to create this character and now I found it, do you have in PDF the pattern?
I love Fizzgig ! Not sure I'm pronouncing his name properly ... I love him anyways :)
I am so glad you love him! And his name would sound lovely with a French accent!
So much goooo
At least the goo was all covered in the end!
Figments Made Goo gone 😁
@@Brownstone31 Gooone. 😁
This is _soooo_ weird. I continue to find videos on how to make a Fizzgig (and yours is the best I've seen), but not *one* review on the Chronicle Collectibles Fizzgig 1:1 puppet replica. It's like _no one_ knows it exists. It's an amazing puppet replica, and one hell of a good price on GameStop.
Perhaps not everyone is interested in purchasing a replica, or if they are they aren't interested in posting a review video? Thank you though!
As an artist, why not forgo the amazingly long hours with making this and just buy the replica? Like, holy shit, you put an *incredible* amount of work into this. It kinda blows my mind with the dedication you put into this project. It's hard for me to image as an artist that I'd rather make my own, when a great one is already available to purchase for cheap.
Thank you for appreciating the work that went into this. For me, I'm a maker. I'm always going to prefer to make a thing if I can. I enjoy the process of making as much as having the end product. Sometimes more! I also enjoy making videos about the process to entertain and maybe pass on some tips about how I made it in case someone else wants to make that thing. Or maybe someone can use some of the techniques to make something completely different. Every piece I make lets me learn something new or refine a skill. I get to grow and expand my knowledge and expertise all the time. That's a lot of fun for me! That's not going to happen by me buying a cheap puppet in a store.
Do you take commissions?
I dont know what I did wrong. Followed the instructions and it wont open its mouth. It keeps purring about quadrotriticale
Uh oh. Um, I hear Mars is nice??
Alternatively, you can just buy a pommeranian puppy
True, though Fizzgig is probably a bit better at catching his own dinner.
Can you make a downloadable pattern for the fizz gig
I can certainly work on that but keep in mind it was sized for my hand, so it might not work for everyone!
Figments Made ok thanks I have everything to make it but the pattern
Oh my goodness I am so sorry! I did not intend to leave you hanging but I only just saw your response! Unfortunately TH-cam isn't great about showing replies beyond the initial one. I will get on this!
It’s fine no need to worry I understand sorry if I sounded rude or anything
May Thra reward you in wine! ❤❤❤
Whoever disliked this must be a Skeksis!
WHAT a hell with the music???????????
How about mentioning what you liked about the video? Or not saying anything if you don't have anything nice to say? Spreading hate isn't healthy or constructive. Thanks for watching!