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Video of my puppet making party to warm my new workshop Replies 5
Posted by Puppeteer_Elly on Oct 31, 2011
One of the attendees at my party sent me a link to the great video she made of the event:We made the Glorified Sock Puppet pattern from Project Puppet.It was great fun and my workshop is much…
And yet another new one... Replies 19
Posted by CJ Puppets on Oct 29, 2011
This one I'm keeping... I'm really happy with this one. His vest is made with a fleece lining and covered with silk leaves. He still needs a few minor tweaks. I'll post more pics when I do…
Hair suggestions? Replies 6
Posted by CJ Puppets on Oct 28, 2011
I've been struggling with different types of hair for my puppets. Julie (who RULES) gave me a few ideas and I'm just looking for some more. I love the ostrich feather fringe look, but man…
Kermit RIT Color? Replies 2
Posted by CJ Puppets on Oct 25, 2011
Anyone have any idea what RIT dye combo would be good for a Kermit?
Restoring old Dummy Replies 6
Posted by Gail on Oct 24, 2011
I just went to Branson MO to see Jim Barber ventrilloquist, he was really great. When I came home I wanted to find a picture of his baby puppet that was so cute but cannot, then I ran across this…
Holiday Projects Replies 15
Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Oct 24, 2011
I thought I would start a thread on "Holiday Projects". With upcoming holidays on the horizon I thought it would be interesting to hear about projects folks will be working on in the few…
Another new one Replies 11
Posted by CJ Puppets on Oct 24, 2011
Here's my new little Alienhttp://puppetsandstuff.com/community/index.php?action=gallery&g2_itemId=19720
Latest Puppet Replies 8
Posted by CJ Puppets on Oct 17, 2011
this was a custom order I just finished. He's my first glove puppet so I'm pretty happy with the way he came out.Here's his gallery link!…
First time Puppet-builder. Help? Replies 41
Posted by Louise on Oct 15, 2011
Hello all!I am a first-time puppet builder. Well technically, I haven't started the building yet, just the concept sketches and some research. But I figured this would be a good place to get some…
New England area Puppet makers? Replies 25
Posted by CJ Puppets on Oct 12, 2011
Just thought I'd see if there were any other puppet makers in the New England area. Maybe we could share ideas, meet up and build together... fun stuff!
Craft or L200 foam armor methods. Replies 10
Posted by Shawn on Oct 08, 2011
LJ was asking about L200 foam and it got me to doing yet another search and I found this interesting article on the use of the craft foam version you can find in hobby stores. It shows how you can…
L200 Foam Replies 12
Posted by Out of the Box Puppets on Oct 08, 2011
Hey, We are thinking of carrying L200 foam as one of our products seeing how we are using it ourselves and wondering what type of need there might be in the puppet building community.What I'm…
Robert LeRoy Smith leg marionette stringing Replies 5
Posted by andycomic on Oct 06, 2011
I have been reading his book and noticed he strings the legs in quite a complicated way: "I tied the walking strings to the top of the feet, ran them through the front of the lower legs and out…
Georgia Stage update Replies 0
Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Sep 30, 2011
Just received this update from Georgia stage......................Please be advised that we are “expecting” a shipment of Antron fleece from the mill around the middle of October. I am now…
Legalities of puppet "look alikes"? Replies 15
Posted by CJ Puppets on Sep 28, 2011
Does anyone know the legalities of making puppets that look like say a celebrity? Or a movie character? I have several ideas for them but I'm not sure if I can legally build and sell them. Anyone…
new fraggle kind of thing.... Replies 9
Posted by CJ Puppets on Sep 26, 2011
Here's my latest. It's gonna be hitting ebay soon...
Eyeball type Replies 6
Posted by andycomic on Sep 24, 2011
Should I use a realistic eyeball look on a puppet or the simple white with a black dot look. What the school of thought on this ?Andy
Puppet Construction Classes Replies 16
Posted by Out of the Box Puppets on Sep 23, 2011
Okay everyone. I need some help. I am possibly going to be teaching some lecture/observation type puppet construction classes. What I need to know is what types of things would you…
Arm Rods Replies 6
Posted by PoorFishy on Sep 21, 2011
Just wondering what people use for rods? I have used wire hangers and wooden dowels. Wire tends to bend after a while and I've had a couple of instances where a wooden dowel has broken…
Cable movement vs remote for shoulder puppets? Replies 2
Posted by CJ Puppets on Sep 21, 2011
Just wondering if anyone has experience with simple cable movement puppets and maybe inexpensive (if that's possible) remote control puppets for very minor and simple movement.Basically, I'm…
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