Another question about Project Puppet Posted by squirrely on Apr 25, 2012
Last post I asked how easy is a Sock Project Puppet. I believe everyone now. I'll be getting a PP next month or so. Just need the supplies which are lot of things. My question is What type of good fabrics should I use?
Re: Re: Another question about Project Puppet Posted by DrMegan on Apr 25, 2012
The PP guides will make some reccomendations, but generally, something with some stretch (avoid twills, bottom weights, and woven fabrics) and a little nape (a little texture) to hide stitches. Fake furs and fleeces seem to be the standards, though I imagine with some practice and skills, you could make anything work.
Do you have something specific in mind?
Do you have something specific in mind?
Re: Another question about Project Puppet Posted by squirrely on Apr 25, 2012
What I have in mind for now, Dr. Megan, a Royal Blue Fleece.
Re: Another question about Project Puppet Posted by Lizzies Lair on Apr 25, 2012
I used a generic run of the mill fleece when I used a Project Patten design and it was a dream. The seams are minimal with those patterns so even if they are visible, they are not really where you focus your attention on the puppet. Add a nose and some hair and they disappear!
Re: Re: Another question about Project Puppet Posted by DrMegan on Apr 26, 2012
I think that sounds lovely! For a moment, I thought you were going to say you were working with a neon pink metallic woven fabric shot with fuzzy puffballs, or something totally ridiculous.
Actually, that sounds fantastic. Hrm...
Will you be using the puppet for live work or for film (video, web, whatever)? One of the things I've been learning is the darker colored the puppet is, the more you have to light it. If it's a really dark blue, you might want to make the mouth interior out of a non-black fabric (red, pink, maybe green for a goofy monster look) to create more contrast with the dark fleece. It'll help the audience see the mouth movements better even if the lighting isn't great.
Actually, that sounds fantastic. Hrm...
Will you be using the puppet for live work or for film (video, web, whatever)? One of the things I've been learning is the darker colored the puppet is, the more you have to light it. If it's a really dark blue, you might want to make the mouth interior out of a non-black fabric (red, pink, maybe green for a goofy monster look) to create more contrast with the dark fleece. It'll help the audience see the mouth movements better even if the lighting isn't great.
Re: Another question about Project Puppet Posted by CJ Puppets on Apr 26, 2012
You can get polar, blizzard and anti-pill fleece at any Joanns Fabric, and it's usually on sale. I would start with that for sure, then when you're ready, move up to Antron fleece.
Re: Another question about Project Puppet Posted by squirrely on Apr 26, 2012
Thank you, Dr. Megan and CJ Puppet for your advice. I'll be making the mouth pink or red. :O CJ Puppet, I'll look around at JoAnns for a good Dark blue or blizzard color fleece. Dr. Megan, my future puppet will be for my puppet live shows. Take care.
Re: Another question about Project Puppet Posted by CJ Puppets on Apr 26, 2012
Let us know when you're ready to try Antron. A couple of people here, Myself and Julie (mpgrace) both sell it.
Re: Another question about Project Puppet Posted by Matt on Apr 30, 2012
I found Anti-Pill works best before heading into the world of Antron.
Re: Another question about Project Puppet Posted by Angel in Tx on Apr 30, 2012
With antron being $15+ a yard vs. $3 a yard for anti-pill (on sale)I just can't justify it! And I personally am not fond of the sheen on antron, I know not everyone feels this way. Even so I have some special puppets in mind I'd like to do with antron some day.
I do prefer anti-pill over blizzard fleece in most cases.
I do prefer anti-pill over blizzard fleece in most cases.
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