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eyelid building for puppets. Replies 1

Posted by martin cahill on Jan 14, 2011

hi does anyone know of a really good way to make eyelids for a blinking puppet. i am trying to make a realistic puppet using latex rubber and i have never found a really good way to make eyelids.…

marionette makers Replies 8

Posted by ventman22 on Jan 10, 2011

I was wondeiring if anyone out there knows of any place to buy marionettes, or marionette makers I can talk to about having one made??? Any web sites or anything.  thanks   Lou

What type of sewing machine??? Replies 12

Posted by ventman22 on Jan 07, 2011

Yes I am new to puppet making, and was looking for a good begginer sewing machine for sewing antron fleece. Any input would be much appreciated.  Thank You  Lou

Contact cement ? Replies 1

Posted by ventman22 on Jan 07, 2011

Yes Hi I am new to puppet making, and was wondering what type (brand) of contatct cement anyone could recommened that has very little fumes, because I am in a wheelchair and make all of my puppets in…

How do you make a rat puppet like Rizzo? Replies 17

Posted by Bludolphdolph on Jan 06, 2011

I have been making puppets for a while. I was looking into making some smaller ones and Rizzo the Rat caught my eye off of the Muppets Take Manhattan . So how do you make those guys and what do they…

Wiggly Pupils Replies 4

Posted by Out of the Box Puppets on Jan 05, 2011

Does any know how to make pupils that wiggle...kind of like cookie monster?Julie

PROJECT PUPPET - MELONHEAD PROBLEMS :( Replies 15

Posted by Laura Android on Jan 04, 2011

Hello Everyone!WOW!  I'm so glad to have found this site.  I'm very new to puppet building and the wealth of information here is endless   So, I'm a freelance filmmaker who…

interesting fabrics??? Replies 9

Posted by jeezbo on Jan 01, 2011

Hey there Guys and Gals of P&S  , i should probably know these things by now after all my years building puppets, but do you know of any interesting fabrics for making puppets ?? i know the…

sewing the mouth of a puppet Replies 4

Posted by nall29 on Dec 27, 2010

so when ever i  sew a mouth in using the locking whip stitch i flip it rightside out when im done and i can see the little red threads..no matter how small i seem to make the stitch there alaways…

fleece covering tips??? Replies 4

Posted by Cody on Dec 23, 2010

Hey guys!! it's been a while since I've been on but I'm finally starting back up I dyed some antron today for peanut and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how I could cover him. I…

Mouth plate with Vacu Formed Handgrip Replies 6

Posted by Andrew on Dec 07, 2010

Hi everyone,One of my long-standing obsessions in puppet construction is designing really good mouth plates that are flexible and comfortable. One of the things that I finally got around to doing (or…

Uk Airbrushing Replies 1

Posted by working.lights on Nov 25, 2010

If anyone in the uk is looking at buying equipment for airbrushing the compressor can be quite expensive one of the cheapest around is from a company called axminster tools they are on the web and…

Gingy (Gingerbread Man) Puppet HELP! Replies 8

Posted by Mitchiez on Nov 22, 2010

I need to make a Gingy puppet, an identical of the one from Shrek the Musical. I have no idea which kind of materials I need to use, or how I can make it but I need to make it, and I was directed here…

Anyone selling the larger dome post eyes? Replies 2

Posted by Onath on Nov 02, 2010

Anyone selling the larger dome post eyes?I used to buy them from puppetminister.comthen I bought a bunch from puppet-mart. But, they don't seem to have them anymore.If anyone has a site or link to…

Perking Ears??? Replies 2

Posted by Gimpdiggity on Oct 28, 2010

Hi everyone.I'm making a dog puppet, and he's got longer ears on top of his head.I am really wanting to make some kind of device that will allow the puppeteer to "perk" his…

Shadow puppets! Replies 4

Posted by frankiel on Oct 21, 2010

Ok so for a project i'm doing i am making a range of puppets!I am struggling with shadow puppets! i just wondered if anyone had any advice on creating this type of puppets or even know of any good…

need rod for my Muppet Replies 3

Posted by delmarva on Oct 18, 2010

I have a Muppet that was made for me @ FAO Schwarz in Manhattan.  I've lost the rod that operates her arm.  My guess is that if I try to buy one from FAO it'll cost an arm and a leg.…

Hot Glue Gun Tools Replies 4

Posted by Angel in Tx on Oct 17, 2010

I just came across this information.  Anybody seen these in stores yet?https://youtu.be/IfaqtCj1XqYThey look like they would be wonderful to use - especially the finger tubes.  I am always…

size wire arm manipulation Replies 12

Posted by phoenix on Oct 14, 2010

hello friends i´m spanish not be speak in enghlish .I will use a translator.I know its page logins of the same, has helped me a lot thanks.I wanted to ask that size is wire arm manipulation.Thanks a…

Making No-Face from Spirited Away Replies 18

Posted by Selty_Reaper on Oct 13, 2010

Hello all! This is my first post and first venture into puppet making, so any help is most welcome! I want to try and do a puppet of No-Face, the tall dark spirit with a white face mask from Spirited…
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