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    foam questions

    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...
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    New Members: Please Post and Introduce Yourself

    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...
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    Any Female Puppeteers Here on the Forum?

    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...
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    Fur Fabric Question

    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...
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    Giant Puppet for Ionesco's Rhinoceros

    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
  6. bernie

    any one have the great muppet caper?

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