Ears

[Wally77]

New to puppet building. Built a bunch for my kids and their cousins for Christmas. Learned a lot from that and enjoyed the whole process so I'm hooked. Was planning some rabbit builds for Easter and wondering if anybody had any tips on attaching ears that need to be posable.

Thanks

 

[Slackbot]

I'd run florists' wire around the rims of the ears (under the skin, of course) and poke the ends of the wire through the skull. Attach them to the inside of the skull and then cover the wire, especially the ends, with foam.

 

[Wally77]

I'd run florists' wire around the rims of the ears (under the skin, of course) and poke the ends of the wire through the skull. Attach them to the inside of the skull and then cover the wire, especially the ends, with foam.

Good idea! I was initially thinking of a center wire but the wire outline seems like a much better idea! Thanks!

 

[Tioh]

I make bunny-ears with felt inside.

 

[Muppetlab]

I use a method as Slackbot described above. Wire frame makes them posable and they work great