What do you all use to to build and/or display puppets? I am giving a puppet to my niece for her birthday and I wanted to give her a stand with it. I usually build and display mine on sewing machine thread holders like these http://www.allstitch.net/product/single-spoolcone-embroidery-thread-stand-4412.cfm But, the metal rod comes out and I don't want my niece to poke her eye out. I also have used paper towel holders but they are a little too short. Any other suggestions for pre-existing products that are kid proof?
Thanks!

Someone suggested this a long time ago, and I found that it worked great. Walmart has funnels for adding oil to the car, that are about 18" tall. They only cost about a buck, and work very well as puppet stands.

This link isn't to Walmart, but it's the funnel I use. http://www.blitzusa.com/products/oil/Funnels/pofssf.htm
 

I've used Doll Stands and even plungers (new ones!)

awesome! thanks!

Stand for Making Puppets
Here is an idea that I use it's very cheap and easy to build. Its from Stiqpuppets on this site. He has wonderful ideas. Also empty 2 ltr. soda bottles, pringels cans.

On the Wall Puppet Rack

Another from Stiqpuppet. Wall .

genius. Didn't even think to use PVC pipe. thanks!

genius. Didn't even think to use PVC pipe. thanks!

It costs about $5 to bulid one and you can take it apart when your not using it. Glad it helped.

Think I'll maybe build myself one of those stiqpuppet stands - who would've though PVC piping would have so many uses!

PVC IS COOL STUFF

Think I'll maybe build myself one of those stiqpuppet stands - who would've though PVC piping would have so many uses!

Definately a great use of pvc. Cudo's to stiqpuppets for the tutorials.

I use new plungers too.  Only problem is it takes up shelf space.  A wall-mounted stand would be much more practical as far as space conservation is concerned.

I don't know which of Darryl's videos might show it, but he has a great wall mounted display rack as well.

I too use PVC the way that Daryl demonstrates. I've also built a larger free-standing PVC rack that holds 11 puppets and takes up very little actual floor space. I have a couple of photos in my gallery, including a list of parts required to build it. Again, it's simple, easy to build and effective. Gotta love that PVC!

I too use PVC the way that Daryl demonstrates. I've also built a larger free-standing PVC rack that holds 11 puppets and takes up very little actual floor space. I have a couple of photos in my gallery, including a list of parts required to build it. Again, it's simple, easy to build and effective. Gotta love that PVC!

http://puppetsandstuff.com/community/index.php?action=gallery&g2_itemId=18325

Here's a link to this stand. Made by Puppets Ahoy. Love this idea!!! Thanks Puppettainer