me working on this^^
Fruitcake!!!
2024
The patterns used for this puppet were fully self drafted, made using a series of paper
prototypes and then scaling up.
I started with a foam base for the head, then made
the skin out of fleece, additional details such as the eyes, mouth, and shirt, were
created using felt and an old t-shirt. The hair started as a crocheted wig cap essentially,
and hair was individually attached to that. The puppet features multiple piercings which were added
using large gauge jump rings and rivets.
Fruitcake is a member of the fictional band 'Fruit Fiends' which there is a logo and shirt
for, featuring a durian, persimmon, and fig. Since the creation of the band, they
have remained experimental, with each album showcasing the strengths and style of a different member.
What is Fruitcake's role in this band? They are the bassist, though they started as the drummer. Most of
the members float around various roles in the band, but Fruitcake has never stepped up to sing lead. The
album they took the lead on features a fast rhythm and loud screechy guitar sounds, throwing off the fans
when it was released without announcing who directed the sound. They have a lively and quirky personality.
