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How to create original mouth without a pattern Replies 3

Posted by stvnhthr on Oct 13, 2010

I currently have two puppets in mid completion.  I’m trying to streamline the mouth building process.  I’m working from my own designs and trying to tweak them until I get a work method…

cutting knitted tube scarf Replies 18

Posted by stvnhthr on Oct 07, 2010

I would like to cut a section of a knitted tube scarf to use as hair and a neck ring.  Is this possible without the whole scarf unraveling?  Would hot glue hold the knit together?  Bias…

Help with wood/wire assembly Replies 4

Posted by Angel in Tx on Sep 29, 2010

I hope I can explain this well enough because I don't have a picture.  I am trying to connect a stiff wire into a dowel in a perpendicular manner, not like the usual arm rod technique where…

Sewing Machine - Tutorials, How Tos, etc. Replies 3

Posted by Pdyx on Sep 27, 2010

I haven't had much time to be on the puppet forums lately, I've missed the positivity and awesome puppet stuff.  Life's been hectic.  Dealing with work and I'm about to move…

Dying Fabric Replies 16

Posted by Out of the Box Puppets on Sep 23, 2010

What does it mean when dying directions say "exhausting the dye bath"?  Thanks.  Test dying fluorescent pink Antron.Julie

Dual Hand Entry??? Replies 4

Posted by Gimpdiggity on Sep 22, 2010

Hi everyone.I'm in the process of making a puppet that's 50% larger than the other puppets that I have made.  I'm thinking about making the puppet so that there are two spots that you…

My puppet needs a body Replies 3

Posted by fraustypuppet on Sep 21, 2010

This is fraust my friar, he needs a body. In this pic I just have a brown t shirt over his head and my arm is hidden by the shirt.. His mouth opens and closes, so I need a way to attach a body that…

Going Larger... Replies 6

Posted by Gimpdiggity on Sep 21, 2010

Hey everyone.I was just wondering, what size do you guys think is "too large" when it comes to making puppets??I know you want to be able to have good control, and I've been making…

Sewing machines and sergers Replies 1

Posted by MsPuppet on Sep 13, 2010

I know sergers came up a little while ago.  Do you use a serger to make puppets? Do you use it for the entire puppet of just certain parts?Sewing machines - lots of new models out there. What…

Sewing with Fleece - Needles and Thread Sizes Replies 9

Posted by Pdyx on Sep 05, 2010

Hey guys, my fiancee and I are trying to get better at making puppets and we were wondering what size needles and threads are typical for best sewing with fleece?  We're using anti-pill and…

Hand Surgery Replies 5

Posted by dacostasr on Sep 05, 2010

THat got your attention...made you look... ...sorry.  I didn't like the hands on my favorite puppet...the flat finger extended look was driving me crazy.  Yes, I could have made new arms…

Who Nose Replies 5

Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Sep 02, 2010

I'm just a bit nosy     as to what type materials do you use to make your puppets noses. What technique do you use to attach the nose to your puppet. Is there a special stitch you…

How do you build finger mechanisms for marionettes? Replies 3

Posted by Abdolos on Aug 31, 2010

Wow!  Look at this video:https://youtu.be/55auy4MlPqs&NR=1Look at the different things that Barti's hand does, and how he "holds" the neck of the guitar in his hand.  How…

Need resource for bolts of yellow and orange blacklight fleece Replies 4

Posted by MsPuppet on Aug 28, 2010

I need a source for bolts of flourescent fabric (wholesale supplier).  Have a group wanting to provide puppets for missions.  I need to keep the cost as low as possible, (will donate my…

Tube (pool noodle) puppets Replies 1

Posted by MsPuppet on Aug 27, 2010

I thought there were posts about making these, but cannot locate it. What I found (after I click on it) is blank. Help!I need some instructions, a pattern or something...Thanks

My current eye making methods Replies 13

Posted by VampireWombat on Aug 26, 2010

I know I've posted stuff here before on making eyes, but to be honest, I've found those methods to not be so great. As far as I remember, I haven't posted about how I make them now. But if…

Doll joints Replies 2

Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Aug 22, 2010

I know we have discussed many uses for doll joints outside of there general purpose which is to joint doll and bear arms and legs. After talking with Julie from Out of the box puppets…

Easy Cast Replies 5

Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Aug 16, 2010

Just wondering if any of you have worked with this product?  Easy Cast

Styling Craft Fur/Hair... Replies 8

Posted by Gimpdiggity on Jul 29, 2010

Hi everyone.I did a search for "styling hair" and it came back with some responses but not really what I was looking for.  It was more about if you could get hair in a certain style.My…

Good Supplier for Faux Fur??? Replies 4

Posted by Gimpdiggity on Jul 28, 2010

Hi everyone.I've been searching the site, and for some reason whenever I search for "faux fur" it comes back with zero results and suggests I search for "fax fur."I know…
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