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    Ostrich Feather Boas

    Oh, my! Americanplume.com is in my backyard! I never knew this resource was available to me. Thanks for posting this. Sheesh!
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    Our own puppet characters

    I don't know what we all think of this, but it might be another option. I don't think they're all up to speed yet, but it could be worth looking in to. http://www.lowdeftv.com/ I'm cool with quicktime and all, I'm just worried about how large my final file might be. I've been doing a...
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    Our own puppet characters

    Oh, I'd love to be involved. Let me know any details as they emerge. This could be very fun. For real! You should post this over at toughpigs.com too, I know there's some puppet enthusiasts there.
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    Puppet Builders

    Just one Audrey II...well, actually that's not true...years ago (1988) when I was in 6th grade I made an Audrey II in art class out of a football and plaster of paris. Then a couple years later I made another out of a failed attempt at a scooter puppet. They have not survived. Plus, they...
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    Puppeteer Auditions in NYC this Friday!

    Thanks for the heads-up. How did you hear about this again? I did a search on variety.com, but nothing came up there. None the less, thanks. By the way, how is the puppetry world in Canada. Is it very active?
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    Puppet Builders

    Howdy DPuppet, I post here occasionally. You can see some of my puppets in the link below in my signature. I'm an aspiring puppeteer, trying to change careers, and get out of an office! My recent puppets are my own creation, but I'm sure you'll see some influences...hee hee. I'm currently...
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    Good resources for puppet building and performing

    Do you mean the NYC or NY State?
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    Doing Special Effects Yourself

    I don't know if you're on a mac or not, but from geethree.com, they have software that can do it. I don't know if they have PC version, but it is inexpensive. I still haven't tried mine yet, however. Patrick
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    Jeppers, Creepers...

    Right! There are usually white-ish in color and they come in various sizes. They're usually used for teddy bear arms, but I've used them for my puppet's arm and they are useful inside the palm of a puppet's hand for arm rod attachments. Although, I've yet to perfect that technique. I think I...
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    Jeppers, Creepers...

    I've been thinking the same thing. Here's what I'm thinking of doing: Either, just hot glue it there. I know that might be temporary if I get crazy using the puppet, but I've had luck with hot-glue thus far (I just used "thus" in a scenetence, go me.) Or, I'm thinking of attaching a doll...
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    Were Do I start

    Hey Jonathan, Do you know what materials you'd like to use? I'd totally recomend foam, fleece, fake fur or feathers for the hair. Ummm, I think you'll need to decide that first. Try making a mock-up with felt. It will give you a sense of what you'd want your finished product to look like. If...
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    MAKE YOUR OWN KERMIT...Sort of

    Yes, yes, I'm cold and heartless...oh the burden of being evil...ho hum...none the less, my Kermit is so much happier now that he doesn't have to only speak 4 lines. I've given him a real voice. Its all for the better. I haven't taken it apart totaly, just enough for use as puppet. I actuall...
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    MAKE YOUR OWN KERMIT...Sort of

    Hey All, I don't know if this has been discussed yet... OK, so I won an auction on ebay not long ago of the Kermit Frogtographer from Macy's with the intent of turning it into a puppet. A friend already gave me one for my birthday back in December and ever since then, I've thought, "that...
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    Seasame Street Live VEE Productions Audition

    Well, I guess my 2 real questions are: 1. Are they good to work for, if I actually did get hired? 2. Is there any flying involved to show locations? I haven't actually done any professional puppeteering, but I know I have the skills for it. I'm looking for a change in careers, and I...
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    Seasame Street Live VEE Productions Audition

    Hey All, Has anyone had any experience being involved with the Seasame Street Live touring productions? I just read on the Puppeteers of America classified they are having auditions next week in Philly, and I'm considering trying out as a puppeteer. They are holding auditons for Costume...
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    foam puppets?

    Hey peter olson, Do you have a picture to illustrate your question a bit better? What exactly do you mean more durable. Is it crumbling from use? Or is it losing it's shape? Let us know.
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    construction plans

    Hey Melik, The only Muppet building plans are the ones you experiment with. I can only think of one pattern that's ever appeared in any Muppet book, which is of Rowlf the Dog, in "Jim Henson the Works" on page 32. And thats just a sketch of a patttern. I really doubt you'll ever find an actual...
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    Arm Rods

    The methods I've tried is from the "Foam Book," where you put a doll joint into the palm of the hand, but the washer part of the doll joint is only on the the "screw part" a couple of clicks in so that is looks kinda like a dumbbell. Then I cover the doll joint with a foam pocket, just to...
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    foam questions

    hey punkNpuppets, Just a question/suggestion: Are you using actual cotton or polyfiber stuffing? The polyfiber won't "lump up" and crumble as much as the cotton might, plus it will be a bit lighter weight when performing. Are you planning on making all the bodies pretty much the same? I'd...
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    my puppets and ideas

    hey PunkNPuppets, So are you going to do your own independent TV show type thing once your done with all of your characters? Its fun seeing "non-cutsey" characters. Very cool. Don't stop doin' what your doin' either.
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