This blog documents my process as I make a gryphon puppet that is designed to fully encompass the puppeteer. If you are interested in seeing my other work (small puppets, illustrations, and leatherwork) please visit http://abilkeillustration.tumblr.com/
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My next project guys! Updates will mostly be on my main art page so give a follow here if you want to see the process!




Y’all I’m making another giant puppet.
This one is going to be a hippogriff used for Harry Potter themed events by an event company called Steam Pop Creations.
Head blank is a dream vision creations piece. Unlike my earlier puppet, Sarabi the gryphon, this will be operated by two puppeteers. This will allow longer use, an easier time for the puppeteers, a sturdier puppet, and I can make it larger.
Here’s to progress!
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Hey everyone! I’m going to be in a really awesome show in February called RAW Artists: Envision, and I would really like it if you could come! There is a program that will waive my display fee if I sell 20 tickets to the event from my artist profile. I would really appreciate the support from my friends! Here is the link to my profile, be sure to check it out!
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Hey! I have a tiny bronze sculpture I don’t want in my room anymore, and it’s too pretty to throw away, so I thought i’d just give it away to one of my followers!
It’s a solid bronze piece molded from half of a cat jaw, and the base is painted steel. It’s all made by hand and literally one of a kind, and it’s not cursed or anything, its not like im trying to get rid of a haunted object haha
Just reblog/like to enter, and I’ll handle the shipping and everything, you just have to be comfortable with giving me your address! I’ll choose a winner at random on Jan 12th and contact them, so enter if you want it and good luck!
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A non-gryphon project I’m working on!
Hey Labyrinth fans! I’m making some cool wall decorations based off our favorite movie! Be sure to check them out at my etsy shop!



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@gryphonpuppetproject, @batmanrwbyfan and I loved saying hi at Maker Faire!
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New Video featuring Sarabi the Gryphon, getting ready for Maker Faire KC! Be sure to come by our booth and say hi! I’ve got tons more videos of Sarabi on my youtube channel so be sure to subscribe!
#sarabi#Sarabi the Gryphon#sarabithegryphon#gryphon#Griffin#griffon#griffen#hippogryph#hippogriff#puppet#puppets#puppeteer#puppetry#puppeteering#creature#creature art#creature effects#creature fx#creature design#sewing#costume#costuming#costumer#larp#larp costume#larper#cosplay#cosplayer#cosplaying#cosplay costume
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New Sarabi video! If you enjoy watching these check out my patreon! Even just $1 pledged helps me create more fun things to share with you guys! Patreon.com/blackfeatherstudios
#gryphon#gryphon cosplay#griffen#gryphen#griffon#griffin#puppeteer#puppeteering#puppetry#puppets#puppet#cosplaying#cosplayer#costuming#creature effects#creature design#creatures#patreon#cat#cats#video#youtube
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St. Carrie is now in colour. I’m considering making the design into T-shirts, would anyone be interested in one? #carriefisher #glitterforcarrie #stcarrie #stfisher #starwars #starwarsday #leiaorgana #leia #princessleia #milleniumfalcon
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Makin’ some eyeballs. #practicaleffects #creatureeffects #creaturedesign #eye #eyeball
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Now that I have more money coming in via patreon and can support myself a little more easily, I think it's important to give back into the world for things I care about and think are important. I am happy to announce that 5% of patreon support and purchases from Black Feather Studios will go to the World Wildlife Fund so that you are supporting not only an individual artist trying to make her way (thank you!) but also supporting the effort to preserve endangered species. It may not be much but every little bit counts and adds up! patreon.com/blackfeatherstudios
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First video of many! Sarabi has been a little two quiet for a little too long! If you'd like to help out and support these videos and public appearances by Sarabi, check out my patreon! Patreon.com/blackfeatherstudios
#black feather studios#blackfeathrart#Gryphon#griffon#griffen#griffin#Sarabi#Sarabi the Gryphon#falconry at its finest#falconry#puppetry#puppeteer#puppeteering#puppet#puppets#creature art#creature effects#creature design#creaturedesign#practical effects#cute#cute animals#cute animal videos
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Look at that, I’ve been accepted to Maker Faire KC for the second year in a row! Black Feather Studios is going to be out in full swing with Sarabi and a few other puppets I’m working on!
Namely, a six foot chameleon and hopefully also a ten foot Taun Taun (say that ten times fast!) I hope you come visit my booth!
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Dragon chicks in eggs currently exclusive for my patreon patrons and in person purchases. #dragon #dragons #eggs #babydragon #babydragons patreon.com/blackfeatherstudios
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Dragon chicks in eggs exclusive for my patreon patrons and in person purchases. #dragon #dragons #eggs #babydragon #babydragons patreon.com/blackfeatherstudios
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