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Puppet Clothes Howdy, Anything size 3T to 6 oftentimes can be easily altered for hand-rod puppet clothes and are affordable. Beyond that, I build the specialty clothing. Good Luck! pb

Jim's Legacy Is Strong "IMO, Jim was the last of his kind. What other people in the entertainment industry are out there willing to do what Jim did?"... Actually, Jim's message sunk in deep and is strong. It just lives in others now with any luck guides my work everyday. I always try to...

Jim's Legacy Is Strong IMO, Jim was the last of his kind. What other people in the entertainment industry are out there willing to do what Jim did? I loved Jim's hiring style. I liked how he would hire fans that imitated his work. I think he was a believer of imitation being the highest form of...

35 and Still Going... The 35th anniversary show was good, though have to admit it could have been better. The Elmo is segment is WAY TOO LONG. The character is great, but an adult can only take about ten minutes of that before it's a turn-off, or tune-out. Similarly, kids will too...

Jim Henson's Message & Legacy Though I never knew Mr. Henson personally, I was a first generation Sesame Street kid. Having just watched the 35th anniversary episode of the show that aired last night, I'm happy to report that "I always will be"! That sense of fun and decency carries through...

Hi, www.imdb.com is a somewhat decent start to looking up media celebrities status for things like: alive or dead. Good Luck!

Hi Foz, Physical production is happening in the Twin Cities (Mpls/St. Paul, MN). Thanks! pb

Got the CONCEPT, puppeteers, writers, tech crew, editors, basic production gear to shoot whenever we need to, etc. The whole shootin' match. I'm a creative guy, don't pretend to be otherwise. What I'm really lacking is a trustworthy business person/partner. Someone who's interested in and...

A little work, but worth it... Hey Michelle, Do it the way Jim did... (with some lightweight updates) 1. halve ping pong balls with sharp razor blade 2. carve a piece of foam to fit inside and glue 3. drill a hole into the foam, insert plastic screw set leaving some sticking out for the...

Hi Dwayne, Yes, I build. PB

No Questions... Oz Rocks!!! For what it's worth... Just look at the footage. What made the Muppets was the fun, zany, craziness of it all. Frank Oz and Carroll Spinney are perhaps the best puppeteers of all time. The original Muppeteers are no exception and are all a world treasure...

Lots of people are asking "How do I...?" Oftentimes, these questions are technical in nature, but before color theory, fleece and foam can be applied; people often gloss over the fact that puppetry is about messages, teaching and relaying information to people, not to mention having fun...

Developing a Character! Hi Betty, Drawing, regardless of basic ability or advanced isn't the end all. It's just a incredibly helpful tool that gets you to the final product. In this case, getting the puppet built. Frank Oz said it best... the the documentary Biography: Sesame Street...

Acid Dyes Hi! Personally, I've never found RIT dyes to be consistent on varied synthetics. For instance, Antron will take most dyes very well, but if you need synthetic sable to come out the same color as the Antron... Take a look at Jacquard Acid Dyes (for silk, wool, and nylon)...

Hi Warrick, Can't find a way to post a pic here, nor your direct email. So, will relay through Phil. Thanks! puppet builder