Hello everyone,

I just started using this forum. This site was suggested above all others as the place to go if I wanted to start puppet building. So now I submit to all the masters for your knowledge as I start on a path that will touch many children's lives. I am a volunteer teacher for Northview Christian Life Church in Indiana. About a year and a half ago I realized that the children needed something different then teachers standing in front of them telling stories that were a little above their heads. I remembered growing up in a very small church and how much I loved watching, then later performing the puppets there. The puppets made the stories stick. I started filming a show called The Rocky and Helping Hand Show. It started very crude. I was stuck with using puppets that were already available and were old. But they worked. Now I have a goal, finish 52 episodes which I write, perform, film, and edit. I also have plans for 4 "movies". After that, I have another series idea to start. There is where I need the help from all you professionals. I have the idea for a puppet, and the ability to make it (I am currently using the free patterns from the 1960's style puppets found on line). I found a foam pattern for my new puppet, but because I do everything myself, I need techniques and ideas. If anyone feels they could help, you will definitely make it on the credits for the shows I do and will get referred by anyone I meet. If you would like to check out my blog on The Rocky and Helping Hand Show, then here is it's link: www.rocky-hand.blogspot.com. Oh, and if anyone needs a professional FREE script writting program, I highly suggest you Goggle Celix.

Welcome to the block! It's a pretty big one, spanning the globe (to bring you the constant variety of . . . puppets!)

The best thing to do for help is ask a particular question. Folks here are very free with advice and ideas, and will jump right in.

Welcome to Puppets and Stuff..................... Need help building a puppet, you came to the right place. we are always ready for new project.

Billy D.

Hi and welcome.  I am not around much, but it's still so fun to see new people here. There are so many wonderful and experienced people here. I am sure they will be able to get you headed in the right direction.

Meg

Welcome I am so glad you took the time to sign up and check us out......we love to help out and see what other puppeteers in the world are doing with this great art medium.......well, dive in and don't be shy.......it sounds like you are doing some neat stuff already.

Daryl H

Nice to have you. Please enjoy yourself here.

Keep us posted on the progress of your show!  Always glad to find out what others are doing!! and WELCOME!!

welcome aboard!

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Just as everyone said would happen. I have received a very warm welcome. Thank you. I have started a new post in the puppet projects area under New Christian puppet series.