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Making a Foam Head [HELP] Replies 2

Posted by Nathan_A on Jun 07, 2010

Hi i am wanting to know how i would make a similar style head like Nicky's from Avenue Q i have all materials Bar the foam as i am not sure how to go around making the head anyone have any…

Website with free pdf patterns for clothes! Replies 12

Posted by Rosie H on Jun 06, 2010

Hie everyone, I've been pretty busy creating a new batch of puppets. I'm almost finished and was going to be spending next week designing clothes patterns for them all... BUT I just found this…

new pattern Replies 20

Posted by mike on Jun 03, 2010

Hi All,I am working on a lot of patterns and was thinking I would share one of them with you. I do not have a photo of the finished head but it is a human type head. Please post photos of the puppet…

Any one going to Comic Con in San Diego in July Replies 19

Posted by mike on May 31, 2010

Hi Guys and gals,Just wanting to know if any one here is going to Comic Con in San Diego in July. I am hoping to have a new recreation puppet finished by then.Yes that is Derth Nader from the Muppet…

Wool Fabric Replies 2

Posted by Sunbeatle Puppets on May 29, 2010

Hello everyone, i was thinking about using wool fabric for the hair of my next puppet. Have you ever worked with it, and if so did it work out well?

Advice about cable controls Replies 36

Posted by Maya Remblai on May 20, 2010

Hello all! I'm just going to get straight to the point here. Some years ago I made several small plush dragons that could sit on a person's shoulder. They always attracted attention, and I had…

Moveable cat ears Replies 10

Posted by Serenity Frost on May 20, 2010

I've just made myself a simple mouth moving puppet, Taffy. I slightly altered the design used in the tutorial from (what I think is) this site to make her look like a cat. I plan to use her to…

how to unsert the hand from the back of the head? Replies 2

Posted by romi on May 19, 2010

hi evryonefirst of all i wanted to thank you all for all the great information in this forum. i spent hours learning from it.i'm just starting building puppets, i'm experimenting now with the…

mouth board Replies 1

Posted by Sunbeatle Puppets on May 15, 2010

I made a puppet that turned out great, except that he looks like he is frowning with his mouth closed. Do you have any tips on making your puppet smile?

Puppet Hair Replies 15

Posted by Sunbeatle Puppets on May 15, 2010

Ok so i'm new to making puppets and don't really know what kind of stuff to use for the puppets hair. any tips?

Strings and Things Replies 8

Posted by kilimangnome on May 04, 2010

Hi guys, I've lurked for a while now and am in the process of building my first marionette. I was just wondering what kinds of strings to use. Iv'e heard to avoid fishing line as the…

Urethane foam Replies 5

Posted by foppa on Apr 22, 2010

Just wondering if anyone can help me, I'm using this foam for the body of a puppet and I'm having a tough time with the foam bonding together. I used a glue gun and i got three quarters of the…

Puppet head shape...help! :-) Replies 3

Posted by lovable puppet pals on Apr 22, 2010

Hi guys,Just wanted to ask if anyone knows...I'm looking to create a puppet that has somewhat of an upside down triangle headshape.  Almost like the Punto pattern, but upside down. …

Choir Puppets Replies 6

Posted by Angel in Tx on Apr 01, 2010

After the quartet, http://puppetsandstuff.com/community/index.php/topic,5451.0.html I had to build a choir.  These are all for the same show.  We'll be performing in May. I hope to get a…

Attaching Eyes Replies 6

Posted by April Dawne on Mar 29, 2010

I'm curious about the best way to attach ping-pong ball eyes to a furry head! Do I snip the fur down to the material where the eyes are to be attached? I have a great looking puppet and a great…

What brand of sewing machine?? Replies 7

Posted by LT Puppets on Mar 22, 2010

Yes, I was just wondering what brand of sewing machine to purchase for sewing antron fleece??? I would appreciate some comments before I purchase one. Any info would be helpful.  Thank You  …

What tools have you made for yourself? Replies 99

Posted by Abdolos on Mar 15, 2010

A few months ago, Shawn asked everyone if they used any "jigs" in the construction of their puppets.  At the time I really didn't use any such guide, but I did have several things…

Figurines made of foam Replies 8

Posted by Helmut Schmidt on Mar 13, 2010

Hello friends of the figure gamein Hamburg.... On their website, there are very sophisticated instructions on how to create simple or even complicated foam pieces. Unfortunately only in German. Have…

Modeling Paper Mache over Plastecine Replies 28

Posted by Russell2005 on Mar 13, 2010

The book I'm reading says to coat the plastecine with vaseline. But, it doesnt tell you how to get it off the plastecine when you pull the paper mache off. Does it just mix in with the plastecine?…

Barbershop Quartet Replies 21

Posted by Angel in Tx on Mar 12, 2010

Here are my finished Quartet that I made using the 3-piece method.  I had so much fun making these guys! I'd like to get some footage of them in action.  If I do I'll post it.
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