"I
just want to give a plug for Stanley's leather clown noses.
I bought one twenty-two years ago and it's still in good shape. I used
it a lot in performance the first ten years and still use it in rehearsal.
It has such a distinct (and comfortable) feel when I wear it, that I'm
ready to play as soon as I put it on (Pavlov's fool)."
Foolishly, Drew
RichardsonJanuary 5, 2007
Why
use a custom leather clown nose when you
can pick up a rubber one for about $10?
I
started making custom fitted leather clown noses
in New York City during the late 70's. Many clowns wear my noses and are
still working in them 20 + years later. I worked in my clown nose for
a few decades performing my solo show "Aero
Show" and it is still good.
Clown
noses are cut specifically for your nose. The nose holes are placed
directly under your nostrils for better breathing and airflow. Leather
noses do not sweat. They are more comfortable. The custom fitted leather
Clown Noses are especially great for those long gigs doing walk
around's.
Clown
Nose Personal Fittings
This is almost a must. During the fitting the nose is cut to fit your
nose so it rides there comfortably. The nose holes are punched directly
under your nostrils.
Yes...
I have done many Clown Nose fittings long
distance for clowns around the world. This is done by you making then
sending me a positive mold of your nose. Many clowns have had a good time
making a mold of their nose.
Clown
Nose Color
There are three basic clown nose reds I use. However, if you'd like something
different or a custom colors no problem. Some custom colors there will
be an extra fee.
One
clown that works with Le
Rire Medecin in Paris requested a blue nose. There are a few blue
clown nose's around Europe now. I have also made a black punk clown
nose complete with a spike.
Clown
Nose Attachment
Clown noses are attached with a silk waxed
thread and held on by a 1/4 inch elastic band at the back of the head.
If
you prefer to glue on your leather clown nose,
I have had clients do so. However, spirit gum is not my specialty.
Price
with a personal fitting$75
Price
for long distant clown noses
$95, includes shipping within the U.S. (You must send me a positive mold
of your nose for the fitting.)
Other
Exclusive Custom Noses
Using a variety of different materials, I can create for you any kind
of nose you've ever dreamed up
Exclusive
design also available
Satisfaction
Guaranteed
The
fitting of your custom fitted leather Clown Nose,
even long distance are continue until you are satisfied.
A
clown named Stanley Allan Sherman a few years back. Some reviewsfrom his solo show.
The hat Stanley is holding. Is a leather bowler hat made by the same guy
that made Philippe
Petit's hat.
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Stanley,
Tonight,
for the sixth year in a row, I played my uke and sang my novelty numbers
in front of a friend of mine's vintage clothing shop during the big "art
night" known as "Art for Art's Sake" here in NOLA. I wore
the leather nose. I have never had more compliments in my life than the
compliments I had for the leather nose. It was unbelievable.
It seemed like every person who happened by said something. When I told
them it was a custom model, made from a mold of my very own nose they
didn't believe me. I showed them the handwriting inside.
What
I mean to say is the nose you made me gave me one of the great nights
of performing I have ever had, I can never thank you enough.
Joanna
Sherman and Michael McGuigan, 1984 (Photo:
Bond Street Theatre)
Bond
Street Theatre(top left to bottom):
Joanna Sherman, Fred Collins, Luanne Dietrich, Michael McGuigan, Mary
Dino (not a custom nose which is why she is sad), Stephen
Ringold, 1984 (Photo:
Ty Robertson)
Bond
Street Theatre, a theatre company founded in
1976 by a group of physically skilled, socially concerned actors, was
shaped by their diversity of techniques and motivated by their passion
to be useful in this world. www.bondst.org
(If you are using MS Internet Explorer
and cannot see this YouTube video, there is some kind of fight going on
between them, so YouTube videos are not able to be seen on many IE browser
- try another browser. Like Firefox http://getfirefox.com
you can also click on the link above.)
Hilary
Chaplain is an actress, physical comedienne,
variety performer and a teacher of clown and physical comedy. Her show
is, "A Life In Her Day". www.hilarychaplain.com
New
York Clown - Deborah Kaufman
Dear
Stanley,
The
nose you made fits and looks great! It is just in time for my next round
of performances. Thank you, I love it. … Thanks! I'm a happy fool.
Dawn
The Simple Fool
Olympia, WA
Stanley,
I
just received the nose today. Let me tell you, it is absolutely what I
had in mind. Really a fabulous job. I am very sure that "Zippo"
the clown will like it.
