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Type of yarn for hair? Replies 9

Posted by puppetbubba on Dec 21, 2009

Hello, I haven't been on here for awhile. I had to put my puppet making aside for awhile but I am hoping to start up again after Christmas.I want to make yarn wigs for my puppets. I did one and…

A couple of patterns for paper masks on website Replies 3

Posted by DrGonzo on Dec 18, 2009

I've been trying to determing what my first puppet build will be and came across the website below.  They have a couple of very cool patterns that would be a neat help in creating a Medievel…

Sewing machine Replies 5

Posted by DansPuppets on Dec 16, 2009

Hello,Hope everyones making lots of puppets.Im looking for advice on sewing machines, obviously one which will sew antron fleece & fur.The one I have at the moment isnt working and I need…

Prof Bunsen Honeydew style head build Replies 4

Posted by DrGonzo on Dec 10, 2009

Starting my first build and am looking for projects to start. Is a totally round head with tiny mouth like Dr. Bunsen a challenge? He looks like solid foam! Do you think he'shollow?

Making Eye Lids Replies 3

Posted by mike on Dec 08, 2009

Hi Guys and Gals,I made this tutorial to help some people make eye lids for there puppets.If these are to small you can see the larger size…

Foam Puppet head Replies 3

Posted by dawghair on Dec 07, 2009

Is their anywhere I can find a free Free puppet head pattern? I have wasted a lot of foam on trying to make one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Sonny's New Friends Replies 13

Posted by Sonny on Dec 03, 2009

Hello Folks,I have been busy a bit and had some time to build a few new puppets. Here's my latest puppets I have built. I have a few on ebay you might have seen.I hope everyone is good and being…

WHAT TYPE OF THREAD Replies 10

Posted by LT Puppets on Dec 01, 2009

Yes I was just wondering what type of thread everyone would recommend, is the best to use for stitching antron fleece?? any info or suggestions would be much appreciated.

dolphin or whale Marionette ? Replies 30

Posted by troy on Nov 29, 2009

Has anyone seen a dolphin or whale Marionette? I am interested in making one. Just looking for ideas on how to make it swim (up and down tail motion).

Black rigid foam Replies 2

Posted by troy on Nov 26, 2009

I'm looking for the black ridget foam used in mascot making? Any ideas on what type of foam it is and where to get it would be awesome. ThanksTroy

Lower Jaw Help Replies 4

Posted by Uncle_Arthur on Nov 25, 2009

I made a muppet-style puppet for a friend's website over the summer, and would like to refine it. It was a rush job, but it worked, even though the lower jaw wasn't always looking its best.…

very first time with a muppet bird like Replies 12

Posted by Skand on Nov 24, 2009

Hello all!I'm preparing a Christmas show with some parents from the nursery school of my elder son, and I made that bird as one of the characters.As it is my really first try with mouth puppet,…

Quick ? about feathers Replies 6

Posted by AvenueQrazy on Nov 24, 2009

For my own future reference can anyone tell me the proper way to insert/attatch those thin and fuzzy ostrich feathers to a puppet? im talking about makeing them stick under the fleece and foam layer…

puppet making question Replies 6

Posted by lboivin on Nov 16, 2009

Hello,I am trying to make some puppets for my 14 yr. old son that wants to use puppetry to reach children about drug awareness. He is in a program called Police Explorers that starts training them to…

tips on features Replies 12

Posted by bubble-boy on Nov 15, 2009

Hello! sorry i haven't posted a bujillon years, but hopefully you'll forgive me, and help me a little.I haven't really done any puppeting since before the summer, i decided to make one for…

Project puppet patterns question... Replies 25

Posted by SCUBASTEVE on Nov 10, 2009

Hi, I got given the Rotondo pattern for my birthday and also a $50.00 voucher for Project puppet. I'm just wondering wether I should grab this Monstro pattern while it's $10 off ( bringing it…

Online Puppet Building Workshops? Replies 4

Posted by polkaboy1027 on Nov 09, 2009

I have recently seen advertisements for puppet building workshops.  I would love to attend one of these, but it is always the distance that prevents me.  I live in Wisconsin, (USA), and…

Makeing blue foam white Replies 14

Posted by AvenueQrazy on Nov 09, 2009

For those who know Daryl (aka stiqpuppets) he has a great video on how to dye foam, but my question is how do you remove the color in foam? See, joanns is the clostest and best store for buying foam…

New creation.. Wolfun the full size mascot Replies 2

Posted by Steve on Nov 09, 2009

Hey whats up folks.. Long time no see.. Crazy last while with moving across the island, buying a new home, settling in, etc.. The things I'm told are for "grown ups" ya know? But hey it…

Moveable velcro eyes Replies 8

Posted by AvenueQrazy on Nov 08, 2009

I had come up with a great idea for giving a puppet a wider range of expression while watching thishttps://youtu.be/SFyWa6K6jQcI thought; HEY, why not give him pupils that can be placed anywhere on…
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