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that all depends.... if you make a tube out of the 1/2 " thick foam, it gives you a "sleeve" to put your hand up in to work the puppet's mouth. the foam itself should give you enough substance to make the puppet's body without stuffing inside-- just put clothes on top. i have also made a...

hi! i'm another new/old member and wanted to introduce myself. i have been a reader/lurker for a couple of years now but only just got around to reading the forums and occasionally posting. i have been in love with kermit the frog since i was 2 and watched him on sesame street. i bawled in...

Girls Rule! do not despair! i don't do a lot of performing these days but i have a small business making and selling puppets at art fairs and bookstores-- hand puppets, finger puppets, puppet stages - - - and yes, i'm a girl! i also know an awesome lady puppeteer from south dakota. she...

fur fabric I make small hand puppets for kids and I've had a lot of luck working with berber. It is usually in with the regular "polar" fleece in fabric stores and comes in a lot of colors (but again is not dyeable because it is synthetic). It has good texture, easy to handle and usually a...

Giant puppets You might also try getting in contact with a local Renaissance fair. I have seen performers with giant dragons and knights at a couple of different ones (CO and MN) and someone might be able to give you some pointers. --Bernie

muppet caper? I have seen the Muppet Movie (DVD & VHS) and Muppet Caper (VHS) periodically at Target here in Minneapolis. Hope that helps! --Bernie