Stuffing
The above images shows how two different types of stuffing
can make or break the shape of a toy.
Exactly the same pattern has been used, but the softer ‘kapoc’ style
stuffing makes the toy loose it’s body shape compared to the shaped foam body.
Upholstery foam is quite easy to get hold of locally, but I
found the best place (and the most generouse) was the scrap store on Union
street. The foam block I bought there
was not wide enough to make the alien’s body, and I had to try a couple of
different types of glue to stick two blocks together before cutting the shape
out. I found a ‘Bostic’ gclear type of
glue containing acetone made an almost instant strong seam.
I then hand drew the shape of the front, sides, base, top of
the head and back on all 6 sides of the foam block and then cut away with
scissors until I had the right shape.
It’s a messy process –
blue foam chips get everywhere, but I am pleased witht the shape that a
foam body gives the toys.
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