haha, very resourceful!!

Cool idea Scotty!  Now if there was just some way to incorporate that with Naomi's stand that uses a standard doll stand with an extra wire armature for the lower jaw it would be awesome! 

Well, I'm sure there's some way they could be merged. But since I haven't seen her stand, I can't say for sure how to do it.

Here is an excerpt from a recent Project Puppet Update (our email newsletter) that answers the "How much can I alter the PP patterns" question...

Can I make changes to the Simple Series patterns to create my puppet character for entry into the contest?

The answer is...YES! The rules state  that "the basic unaltered head and body patterns should be used as a base or starting point for the character". This simply means that you should use the Project Puppet pattern as a basic foundation on which to build your character. After that, you may enlarge, reduce, substitute, add to, slice and dice that pattern, even beyond recognition!

If you are concerned that your entry may be disqualified from the contest because you plan to deviate from the Project Puppet pattern extensively, then simply take a few snapshots during the building process that show how the pattern was used as a base for the puppet character. More than likely, you will not need to provide the photos as proof, but it may allow you to rest easier and to be even more creative during the building process.

thanks Pasha! its gonna be a blast!

With just a little over a week left, I'm wondering how many people have their puppet finished or close to finished.
I'll admit that I'm half finished at the most. I have the base puppet and the base costume finished, but the puppet has no features and I still don't even know what super hero theme to use. The only thing I have figured out in the last few days is that the costume will include a "Domino mask".

I've barely started :/ but im hoping i'll have enough time!

Same here! I  got an email through from Uni and now i doubt very much it will get finished!

how is everyone doing? has anyone entered their puppet yet?  my puppet is all but done except for the facial features? not much time left though... how about u sunbeatle? VampireWombat do you think you are going to be able to enter the contest this year? how about you Shawn are you going to enter the contest?

No I won't be entering the contest. I have way to many other projects going that need to get done.