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Old man puppet Replies 2
Posted by chromeyellow on Aug 25, 2008
It's been a while since I've posted here. Here in ND winter is unfortunately fast approaching. So I'm beginning to get my creative juices going and plan what puppet projects…
backdrops for outdoor performances Replies 17
Posted by LJ on Aug 25, 2008
Wanted to know if any of you have experience with what types of backdrops work for outdoor performances. My indoor backdrop really is not ideal for outdoor venues so I am wondering what can be…
How to build a simple motor Replies 5
Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Aug 25, 2008
After watching the Brazil videos on Cicero home made machines it got me to thinking Now this can't be that hard to do. I'll just check around for " What cha ma call it's ?…
Cicero and his Marvelous Machines, Part 3: Making the Cut Replies 4
Posted by brazilnut72 on Aug 25, 2008
This particular machine began life as a scanner. After serving for many years in the IT world, it went into puppetry. It's specialty is now cutting perfect circles in foam--very useful…
Cicero and his Marvelous Machines, Part 2: I Only Have Eyes for You...and you... Replies 3
Posted by brazilnut72 on Aug 25, 2008
In order to cut the eyes to the same size, Cicero invented this cutter, which has as it's inspiration the French Revolution.https://youtu.be/http://www.youtube.com/v/FuaklfNtnnk&hl=en&fs=1As you…
Cicero and his Marvelous Machines, Part 1: The Hair Maker Replies 8
Posted by brazilnut72 on Aug 25, 2008
If you know much about Brazil, you are aware that Brazilians hotly contest the idea that the Wright Brothers invented the airplane. They say it was a Brazilian guy named Santos Dumont. For…
Identification of a Puppet toy Replies 2
Posted by tommyfilth on Aug 24, 2008
I have been searching for info on this puppet for a while now. I remember them from my childhood. I think they were called Gremlins or Goblins and they weren't much bigger than your fist. any info…
increadiable young man and puppeteer! Replies 9
Posted by puppetlady on Aug 24, 2008
I saw a video with a young puppet builder (age 17!) who is quite good. Here is one of his videos:https://youtu.be/-o17A4pa9A0Since I don't have an account, I can't ask him to join us at…
Jim Henson's Fantastic World Replies 12
Posted by Rcdspoon on Aug 24, 2008
Hey Gang,Just a little note to tell you that I just got back from a long day in DC...I return from the Jim Henson exhibit that's currently showing at the international gallery. Wow! it was really…
Expert Village Videos Replies 1
Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Aug 24, 2008
Most of us know of paul louis and his instructional videos on http://www.expertvillage.comPaul Louis…