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  1. Animal31

    Question about Mouth Manipulation

    HaHa - thanks, those are exactly the words I was looking for. Sounds alot better than neck movement........... :)
  2. Animal31

    Question about Mouth Manipulation

    I was just curious to see if there was a difference in a sock puppet versus something like Elmo or Ernie. I've looked at both, and even tried it with an Elmo type puppet, and the best I could do is open them up equally. I suppose it can be done with practice, but I seen alot more manipulation...
  3. Animal31

    Question about Mouth Manipulation

    Hi, what kind of puppet are you working with? Thanks
  4. Animal31

    New puppet on ebay check him out!

    Excellent! Good luck with the auction!
  5. Animal31

    Will pay $800 for a new MR Kermit...

    Not sure if anyone is still looking, but I seen this one on there today - 290557839405..... I also seen that someone had an "Anything Puppet" from 1974 for $350.00 on there as well........
  6. Animal31

    Making and Sanding Foam Noses

    I wanted to ask you about dyeing foam or antron, something as small as the tongue, how much dye did you use? I only want to do 2 small patches of fleece for a few noses.... Thanks!
  7. Animal31

    Building an Elmo

    The fur (pattern) should naturally follow the shape of your hand, but looking at countless pics and videos, I still feel the skull goes back much further than that. BUT, you need to remember when looking at resource materials, there are so many different Elmos that were used and everyone of...
  8. Animal31

    Dying Foam

    It's funny, because me and another member just had this conversation, we were under the impression only reticulated foam would hold dye? I'm so glad this came up!
  9. Animal31

    Dying Foam

    Amazing, did you use anything special for foam?
  10. Animal31

    Behind-the-scenes secrets Jim Henson did keep

    HaHaHa - very true............... :)
  11. Animal31

    Behind-the-scenes secrets Jim Henson did keep

    HaHa, I'm sure it wasn't the most "comfortable" of jobs at all times.........."let's get Frank's stunt-double in the pool please"? :)
  12. Animal31

    Behind-the-scenes secrets Jim Henson did keep

    HaHaHa - I remember reading somewhere that Jim Henson was in a "reversed" fish tank under the stump and the puppet was placed on his hand once he was in place. They shot it again after he was out and cut the footage together... Scenes where muppets were swimming, or in a boat, I think may...
  13. Animal31

    Eye Alert!

    You can get them clean with a brillo pad as well, someone actually posted the link on another thread which is where I got the tip from....if it dulls them too much I just shoot it with a clear coat afterwards.
  14. Animal31

    Eye Alert!

    I just picked up 3 bags myself, can't beat it at $1.97 each bag. These would be great escpecially for eyes with eye lids on the backside...
  15. Animal31

    Patterns

    Ha, thanks, that would help! My laptop is pretty fried, so I just pay close attention and pray for the best! Meant to ask, do you always use wood for the mouth plate?
  16. Animal31

    Making Clothes

    Haha, that's awesome!
  17. Animal31

    Patterns

    Sorry, I have to watch them without sound, I missed that part. Though I think there were a few spots where he did show up on the table briefly? Would have loved to see him done... :)
  18. Animal31

    Patterns

    What ever happened to the little grey guy in your intro? Was he ever finished, he looked really good!
  19. Animal31

    Patterns

    I think they may also come with a CD and explain about matting fur and such?
  20. Animal31

    Anybody happen to know the dimensions for an Elmo type puppet?

    HaHa, deal............... Or how about Elmo gets mad because he can't get the alphabet right and turns into the "Incredible Chunk"! Hmmmmmmm? :D
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