I never thought of using a food grater to shape the foam.  Thanks for the tip.  I normally do rough shaping with an exacto or serrated knife. Then to shape further I would use a Dremal.

For me it's not so convinient to use Dremel for flat or almost flat foam surfaces,I affraid to  take out more than wanted. :-(  I use it mostly for fine details ans so. I usually start cut with scroll saw,I have mini nice this one   http://www.hobbytoolshed.com/catalog/item/5463397/5467736.htm   than  craft knife ,I like to work with OLFA, than graters, than wallscreen and finally - sand paper.

Just finished to primer  

zinsser water-based primer

thats a nice puppet

just finished to paint it         

These are all just amazingly beautiful. I am so envious of your skill and talent.

Wow the articulation on this puppet really give him a lot of different looks and moods!  Great job.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
some progress with horse 

How absolutely wonderful! I love the shot of him sitting up.

I love the way you photograph your art .......... That really makes the details stand out and they come to life. What type camera do you use. I could really use some pointers on photography.

Billy D.

I have Olympus SP-550UZ camera.I just take a lot of photos in different light and choose a better