Meticulously Hand Crafted Marionettes
At the beginning of everything is an idea…
to make fairy tale characters. Princesses, kings, watermen and devils help the carver to penetrate the secrets of puppet making and entice him to invent more fantastic characters and their accessories. The Harpist thus boasts a real harp, while the Clown enjoys riding a unicycle.
Modelling clay helps to transfer the idea from a simple sketch to the form of the final puppet. By removing, adding and shaping, the artist plays with the expression of the puppet until he discovers the right variant to sculpt.
Marionette production
In the hands of the carver, a number of wooden blocks of lime wood are gradually transformed into individual parts of the puppet. The correct proportions and the emphasis on precision ensure the mobility of the resulting puppet and allow it to be easily assembled and disassembled again. After sanding, the parts are impregnated with hard oil, which enhances the beauty of the wood and protects the surface from damage and dirt.
Marionette completion
Each puppet consists of approximately 25 parts, which are connected by wooden pins and leather straps. The face and other necessary parts are painted with glazing acrylic paints, and after assembly, the puppet is tied to a rocker. If the puppet passes the test of manoeuvrability and mobility, it's on the way to a dressmaker. She will sew the dress with an eye not only to fashion but also to future movement and ease of dressing.