Hands

I started modelling the hands of the Norbert and Molly puppet. Hands are very important in a stop motion film. They have to look good and should animate fine. So I spend a lot of time on the armatures, the design of the plasticine models and the two parted moulds.

Without refined petrol

Using refined petrol

Waiting the first part of the PU resin mould to dry.

 Two mould part finished!

Currently waiting for the silicone to dry. 

Yet to trim and seem the hands

 Done!

I made two extra pair of hands, just in case they break during the recording of the film.