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It looks great!

I have seen that. I forgot to wrap it. Maybe that was the problem. That's what I get for trying to skip steps.

I've seen many different methods to create arm rods for puppets, but I haven't seen anyone adress the problem I've been having. When I try to make permanent (non-removable) arm rods, the wire won't stay in place and ends up slipping out of the wrist. I've tried sewing around it to anchor the...

Wow! Great tutorial. There's a lot of little things that I didn't think about in there. Thanks for the tips!

While I've made 2 or 3 puppets, I haven't really done any performances with them. I usually try to keep a small sewing kit around for emergency repairs, but mostly my supplies are all in my craft room at home.

try right clicking the link and choosing "save as"

You would cut a piece of foam shaped approximately like this: Then, fold the foam in half and glue the seam at the front of the beak (the pointy part.) The rounded sides attach to the puppet's cheeks. Add a mouthplate and a bottom jaw, and you should be set. Gonzo's nose is airbrushed...

Fair enough. I defer to your wisdom, Buck. I haven't been making puppets as long as you have. Thanks for setting me straight. Jason

Jiffy, For an idea on a basic puppet, try PaulyPuppet's tutorial on ExpertVillage http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/videos/building-a-moving-mouth-puppet.htm That will give you a blank character. If I'm not mistaken, you were referring to "anything" muppets. They work kind of like a Mr...

I don't know if the link is still up, but the Consumer Monster is another "live-hand" pattern that might work. http://www.consumermonster.com/ Hope I helped!

Cool Video! I can't wait to see what else you guys do!

As far as using velcro goes, you would only need the "hook" side if your puppet is covered with fleece. There should be enough fiber there for it to grab hold of. However, i agree that magnets would be better.

I'd recommend a lavender/purple as a contrast, or perhaps a darker green--like a forest green.

A nose like Ernie's or Bert's can be made by cutting a circle or oval out of your covering fabric, putting stuffing in the circle and then gathering the edges tightly. Just sew the funny looking side to the head. I haven't worked with antron, but I've heard polar fleece works pretty well.

It looked great. I was about to ask if Terry Gilliam helped with the backgrounds and animation, but I saw you answered that earlier. I can't wait to see the finished product!

As far as step by step, check out Sean J.'s Ratchet the Cat Puppet tutorial (http://swazzle.com/blogs/2006/03/puppet-building-tutorial-ratchet.html) As far as making a Kermit replica, there's a pattern based on the Fisher-Price Kermit toy that should give you a starting point. Hope this...

Sean Johnson over on Puppet 101 Blog has a tutorial about how they made Ratchet the cat for a production that gives some great ideas for patterning and construction. Check out the 'Puppeteer's Resource Links' thread for some more ideas.

http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/howtotiedye.shtml This link should help. Basically you fold the piece you're dying and then wrap and/or tie something around it. The dye won't reach through the places you wrapped and tied. Then you can use all one color or using eye droppers, sponge brushes or...

I don't think you were that rusty at ventriloquism. You did better than I could do. Great clip!

OOh! I can hardly wait!