Why use a custom leather clown nose when you can pick up a rubber one for about $10?
I started making leather clown noses in the late 70's. Many clowns have my noses and are still working in them 20 years later. I worked in my clown nose for a few decades doing "Aero Show" and it is still good.
My 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. They are especially great for those long gigs doing walk arounds.
I have made custom leather Clown Noses for many clowns including, Bond Street Theatre Coalition, clowns with the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit and Le Rire Medecin in Paris, France along with well over 100 clowns around the world.
Each nose is signed and numbered. Because they are handmade each one is a little different.
Clown
Nose Size
I have three sizes and they are all round:
- Large,
a little larger than a golf ball about 1-¾ inches
- Small
about 1-½ inches
- For another custom size contact me
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.
Fittings can be done over long distance if you can send me a positive mold of your nose.
Clown
Nose Color
I use a a basic clown nose red. However, if you'd like something different,
I mix custom colors for a small fee.
One clown that works with Le Rire Medecin in Paris requested a blue nose. I have also made a black punk clown nose complete with a spike.
Clown
Nose Attachment
Clown noses are attached by a silk waxed thread and held by an 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.
This is a clown named Stanley Allan Sherman a few years back. Would like to read some reviews from his solo show?
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Contact Stanley Allan Sherman - Mask Arts Co 212-243-4039
203 West 14th St Studio 5F, New York NY 10011-7138
Copyright © 1976-2006 Stanley Allan Sherman. All rights reserved.
Clowns with my noses
New York Clown - Deborah Kaufman
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
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
The New York Golden Clown Nose Awards. Made for the New York Downtown Clown Revue
