thanks again

okay

i have a practice puppet. can i have some tips on preforming a female puppet? or any muppet style puppet in general

also, how do blinking eyes work?

im more looking for a answer to the former

The following link is to the first of several videos Paul Louis posted on expertvilliage on puppet manipulation.  A lot of good instruction that will go a long way in getting you started in using a puppet. http://www.expertvillage.com/video/4370_puppet-theater-intro.htm

thanks very much
how do blinking eyes work

is there anything special about using a female puppet

Blinking eyes usually have a lever in the head that allow the puppeteer to open and close the eyes.  Somewhere in the forum there are instructions for making a blinking eye mechanism for a puppet.  In fact, not long ago one of the members here built a puppet with blinking eyes.  They can add to the puppets range of facial expression. 

Yes I rememeber that discussion on blinking eyes to. there are many different ways from motors to cable control to simple levers. They are a challange to make work properly. I think we should learn to walk before we run. So lets start by making a head first then talk about mechanics.