Earlier this summer Jeff Kinney and his trusted team ( Charles Kochman, Jason Wells and myself ) took a trip to the Macy's Studios just over the Hudson river in New Jersey. Here they make all the floats and balloons that are seen in the parade Thanksgiving morning. It was like visiting Santa's workshop.
Jeff Kinney and team arrive at the Macy's Studio in New Jersey
Who knew the balloons started out as clay sculptures?
This was the first time Jeff was seeing his creation, Greg Heffley in 3D
Who knew the balloons started out as clay sculptures?This was the first time Jeff was seeing his creation, Greg Heffley in 3D
Jeff works on the design of Greg's mouth
The original drawing by Jeff Kinney for the balloon. ( Below )
Macy's drawing of Greg in 3DSculpting tools
First a 3D clay sculpture is made.
Jennifer Palmer awaits Jeff's carving instructions
A figure is added to show scale
Charles Kochman lends his keen eye to the process
