The cage woman puppet for my thesis film.
layout drawing
HEAD
Sculpting – Sculpted the head with Super Sculpey
Molding – Created a silicone mold, ensuring precise detail capture.
Casting – Poured liquid plastic resin into the mold for a durable head.
Painting & Makeup – Applied pastels and acrylics for natural skin tones and details.
Sculpted mouth replacements
BODY PARTS
3D printed torso
I embroidered flowers and patterned fabric to adorn the teacup body part.
The rigging points are hidden underneath the embroidered flowers.
Underneath the teacup, I used velvet fabric to create Cage women’s vagina.
LEGS AND ARMS
I first created a two-part silicone mold and used silicone release to cast flexible silicone arms and legs. To improve the casting quality, I then made a plaster mold, which provided better detail and consistency in the final pieces.
Design of puppet (Cage woman's alter ego)
For the head, I repurposed a failed cast with numerous air bubbles, deliberately sanding the cheeks to exaggerate the texture, creating a pitted and uneven surface for the face.For the body, I utilized the hair transfer technique.
Woman’s head can be replaced to Rat’s head.
An unfinished puppet I created years ago