Hi from Patrick Kelly

Patrick Kelly · #1 (**permalink**) 04-04-2007, 09:17 PM

Hello all,
I'm a Ringling Bro. & BB clown college grad. class of 1993.
I haven't put on makeup in several years. We have three great kids(one of each)-Destiny 10-rides a unicyle and stilt walks, Harmony-8 unicycle and stilt walks, and Skyler-5 little breakdancer. I have done a comedy /juggling/escape show for the past 14 yrs. We are located in Savannah, Ga.
My wife is a costume designer. We have two websites. the one you guys will be interested in: www.proclownwigs.com
We hand make real yak clown wigs.
Patrick

Baloo · #2 (**permalink**) 04-05-2007, 12:13 AM

I'd like to welcome you but you didn't tell us anything about you. so I know nothing about you or your style of clowning or what you are looking to learn or..... but hey welcome and enjoy.

whowe82 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-05-2007, 02:46 PM

Welcome to the forum!

bugaboo the clown · #4 (**permalink**) 04-05-2007, 08:18 PM

Hi and welcome to the board. I have seen your wigs and costumes on ebay and love them. I will have to save up for a real nice one for sure. Are they comfy? Hot? How easy are they to clean and maintain?

saphireSue · #5 (**permalink**) 04-05-2007, 10:39 PM

Howdy and welcome to the group and please share you exerience about clown college.

Fitzwilly · #6 (**permalink**) 04-05-2007, 11:32 PM

Patrick,

I went to both of your sites and I like. I don't do escapes but I appreciate your variety of products. As far as the wigs go it looks like your site is off to a great start.
I heard that there was a difference between Yak belly hair and the rest of their hair, and that the belly hair was harder to get. Are there a bunch of bald bellied yaks running around or can the belly hair be used in a wider variety of products? (Just enough knowledge not to know what I am talking about.)

Patrick Kelly · #7 (**permalink**) 04-06-2007, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bugaboo the clown

Are they comfy? Hot? How easy are they to clean and maintain?

No, Our wigs aren't too hot. The caps are made of a ribbed knit. The whole wig can be hand washed.They are really comfy, the cap is stretchy and soft.

Patrick Kelly · #8 (**permalink**) 04-06-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitzwilly

Patrick,

I heard that there was a difference between Yak belly hair and the rest of their hair, and that the belly hair was harder to get. Are there a bunch of bald bellied yaks running around or can the belly hair be used in a wider variety of products? (Just enough knowledge not to know what I am talking about.)

We use yak tail hair. I'm not sure , but I would think that the belly hair would have a different texture. It may be harder to get because it's NOT used to make as many different items. It might have a fuzzier texture, which would make unsuitable for many things (like paint brushes for example).Just guessing though.

OkiDoki · #9 (**permalink**) 04-06-2007, 01:57 PM

It is that I have natural clowny hear of myself (long dreadlocks) and a wig could't cover all this hair otherwise I would sertainly be interested. They look great. Anyway welcome at this forum Patrick.

Patrick Kelly · #10 (**permalink**) 04-06-2007, 02:04 PM

Thanks OKIDOKI.
If you change your mind, I'm sure we could adjust the pattern to accomodate your dreads.