Clowns I use to make.

I use to make these clowns. I sold loads at one of the offices I worked at, at Christmas time. I would make them in the colours of their choices. They aren't toys as such as the body is a thick piece of wood for sitting upright and the arms and legs have the old dolly pegs in them. You sit them on a dressing table or bedside cabinet or bed etc.
I really loved making these and now we have Hobbycraft where you can get the pegs and ball for the head, I may make a couple for two of my little relatives for Christmas as I still have the pattern.

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They're great Maursey - I used to have a few clowns
By what you describe you can use what you have to make other characters, other than clowns I mean - is that right ?

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Yes Patsy. Was trying to think of what else to do other than clowns as a lot of children seem to be frightened of them these days. Was wondering if there was a kiddies TV character I could make one of. Andy Pandy would have been ideal as the clothes were almost the same. Bring back Andy Pandy.

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I liked Andy and Ragdoll - theres always Worzel Gummidge, that would scare them too though

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Not if he had his happy head on, Patsy !

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Wonder if Bob the builder or telly tubbies might be possible or in the night garden is very popular these days lots of characters in that might be doable.

I am not sure why clowns are so scary to kids these days yours look fantastic !

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Thank you Juliet.
Yes might think of doing something like that.

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very true - I liked his happy head

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Square Bob Sponge pants would be a good one as well - see - I may not have a TV set but I know all the intellectual programmes !!

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- the name alone sets me off