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    How to start making puppets?

    problem Greedo, I'm no expert, but IMHO you need to make the features on your "skeleton" exaggerated otherwise they will get lost. So adding to your skeleton features may help them show up better, then try the fleece again. Doesn't clay make the whole thing really heavy? Patience
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    The Foam Book

    books ConorIX Thanks for the reply! Do you have other suggestions for books and/or patterns? I have a PP Pattern. I wasn't as excited or impressed as many others here have been. The directions are lacking! I had to have the pattern and the directions in front of me (which takes up a lot...
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    How to start making puppets?

    Kuriboh Man Anything I can help you with, just ask! I am new to this, (haven't quite finished my first puppet yet) but I'll try to help in any way I can. I spent a lot of sleepless nights lurking the web to find info. Interesting what you can find, especially when you're not looking for...
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    How to start making puppets?

    Kuriboh Man, Here is a valuable resource for Puppet Building! Lots of intersting stuff here! http://punchandbrodie.com/extra/supplies.html
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    How to start making puppets?

    http://www.poly-fil.com/nufoam.asp Is this the real thing? I saw it at WalMart in a small piece. Is this a good link to send to DENSE-ity man? Thanks, P
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    How to start making puppets?

    Which Stitch? Kuriboh, Don't yet know how I struck it so well the first time, but here is an excellent link for stitches: http://www.perestroika.ca/html2/vest/handstitching.php and this one has some good close-ups: http://www.ia470.com/wardrobe/stitches.html Hope this helps, let me know...
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    How to start making puppets?

    Foam Density? Thanks for the suggestion, but that would just be too easy! I told him I wanted 1/2" foam in a 35 ppi, but he still wanted a Density Number. I guess I can't really tell you what I felt like saying! Because I think his personal DENSE-ity number was as high as Jethro! (if you...
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    How to start making puppets?

    Kuriboh Man, I can tell you the stitches but I will have to spend some time looking for a link to explain. Hand sewing is NOT my favorite part (when I was in Fashion, I paid to get someone else to do it for me!) The stitches have to be small and close together to be truely hidden. If you...
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    How to start making puppets?

    In Search Of Foam-Help! O.K I finally found a place that didn't need to call me back. They have what I want and they are willing to sell it (even small quantities!). However, I couldn't answer enough questions to actually get it! I know I need the "Open Cell Foam with a 35 ppi" The guy...
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    How to start making puppets?

    Hot Glue Tricks At some point I said I wanted to give back, here goes: These are tricks you may or may not already know about. My GrandMother was a talented lady, she could make wonders out of nothing with food or fabric. She told me, if you dip your fingers in cold water before you touch...
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    Puppet Patterns: What's A Fair Price?

    Thanks for the reply and the info. Hope this gives the right visual. This is what I ended up doing. I cut the arm in half at the elbow. Then joined it at the back of the elbow and placed a small piece of elastic between the 2 "bones" or pieces on the inside of the elbow. Does that make...
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    Puppet Patterns: What's A Fair Price?

    I found another place today that actually has the right fabric (their's is 30 ppi instead of 35 ppi) and will cut it to whatever size I want. They get it in 40" Square, (I think that's what the woman said, screaming kids you know!) she offered me a piece 24" x 36" (or was it 40" ?) for about...
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    Puppet Patterns: What's A Fair Price?

    Foam B-B, Thanks for the info. I found one place that has it, but I would have to buy $100.00 worth. It is not the cost holding me back, it's where to store it! How long would it take to go through that much :search: (4 foot wide by 100 feet long). I may have worked with the carpet foam...
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    Puppet Patterns: What's A Fair Price?

    Thank you for the links. When it said "one-piece" pattern I envisioned something totally different. Hope this works! O.K. it didn't work, but it was crudely drawn anyway. (I don't have my tablet/stylus set up right now). From the picture of the pattern I can now see what you mean, and it...
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    Puppet Patterns: What's A Fair Price?

    Bezalel, Thanks for the links I will look as soon as I finish this. I have looked at the Gallery, just finished looking at Burg (again) and I still can't see any seams from the pictures. I was looking at the "Forma Series" not the "Simple Series". I guess when the cost of the "Forma Series"...
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    Puppet Patterns: What's A Fair Price?

    Patterns B-B, I would still like to see what you are planning to offer. I'm sure I am not alone when I say I'd be willing to pay for it too! Because I believe there is room for an alternative to PP. I've heard great things about them, but I am still reluctant to buy without seeing what I'm...
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    How to start making puppets?

    My next question is: to hand sew or use the machine, to sew the "skin". (I really need to catch up on the proper lingo!) I am ready to cover the foam of my first Puppet. I think he/she (not sure yet) is pretty much ready for this stage. I just can't decide which will be better/easier. I...
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    Puppet Patterns: What's A Fair Price?

    Puppet Patterns B-B Personally, I can't wait to see what you are selling! I looked around and came across this: http://www.biblepuppet.com/welcome.htm I paid $10.00 it was also a download, but not worth even the "postage" if you understand my meaning. The guy did send back my money after...
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    Puppet Patterns: What's A Fair Price?

    Puppet Patterns B-B Personally, I can't wait to see what you are selling! I looked around and came across this: http://www.biblepuppet.com/welcome.htm I paid $10.00 it was also a download, but not worth even the "postage" if you understand my meaning. The guy did send back my money after...
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    Patterns Wanted

    Hope I'm not breaking rules, but it does say Buy, Sell and Trade! I am looking for Puppet Patterns. Do you have used/unused patterns laying around collecting dust? I'd like to have them. Please post a reply or send an email. Thanks Patience
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