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Llama's Puppets sells these eyes which are Black Light reactive and have locking washers for the backs. They have Blanks as well as finished eyes.

I wonder if they still make Cookie with a deflated basketball for the mouth plate?

You really can't silence the eyes. The reason you don't hear them on Sesame Street is because, unlike your camera mic which picks up everything, the performers are wearing directional mikes which only pick up their voices. Spinning pupils are just plain noisy.

Air brush really is the best way to get that make up look on fabric or foam. You could try a very light stenciling with a stencil brush. Take your time and just apply a very small amount at a time. It's easy to over do it. Practice the technique on scrap material first. The brush should have...

This is actually a complex question because it depends on your construction technique. Did you build the foam base first then create a pattern for the skin? How complex is your mouth plate design? Are you going to glue the skin over the mouth plate or are you going to whip stitch the mouth to...

My wife was looking for a White Elephant gift for a Christmas party gift exchange. So I gave her one of my proof of concept puppets. It was an ugly thing, having one arm sewn on upside down and googly eyes. Much to my surprise, it was a big hit. This generated the request for more puppets. I...

How much would you pay for this puppet? 18"-Half-body puppet rendition; Reticulated foam base structure with red faux fur. This is an rod-arm style puppet, rods are made to be removable. Mouth plate made of semi flexible plastic and felt with elastic straps and reinforced with cloth backed...

That's a good question. Actual Antron Fleece, to my knowledge, is no longer made. The company that used to make it was bought out by Pepsi. What most people are talking about is similar in texture to the original formula. It's a very dyeable synthetic fabric with a very high pile. This...

So did you make the head separate from the body or is it attached?

35mm Half Dome Puppet eyes. Blank and Finished http://www.llamaspuppets.com

Hey gang! I found this great link for half dome eyes! They come in blank or finished! http://www.llamaspuppets.com

The voice and interaction isn't really the issue. I believe Ryan captures the character well. You can't, however, learn many years of puppeting technique in a short amount of time. Little things like keeping the mouth slightly open to create a smile. It's the nuance that makes the puppet...

I love Project Puppet! Each pattern is like a lesson in basic puppet construction. With this foundation it's easy to expand and create!

I don't recommend cardboard for a mouthplate. Overtime it will break down with the sweat from your hands.