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Sketch, sketch, and Resketch... Hi Paul, Building a professional grade puppet takes a lot of thought, effort, is very rewarding and I encourage you to do so! However, I can't emphasize the design process enough. If you intend to create a principal character. Think about what you need...

The Muppet Show-Live would be nice, but... The Muppet Show Live performance was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a lot of fun to see. A video release would be awesome for my memories. The way it was produced was both for Jumbotron and intent for subsequent release was obvious. It was...

Glue & Foam Hi! Glue and foam generally don't mix well... What I mean by that, glue (will hold... for a while) will break down, will likely often peel at the edges with use, reduces flexibility, generally isn't durable. If you're wanting to achieve professional looking puppets...

Puppeteering for Vee Corp Hi! Vee Corp is a decent enough company, but understand the pay is marginal (impossible - if you have to maintain a household). Sesame Street Live is mostly full-body dancers. Bear has some hand-rod work... Good luck! PB

Finding the hidden voice... This is why puppet actors are more often than not equally talented as puppet builders. Puppet personality and voice comes from the creative process. Sketch, build and perform! Find a someone willing with complimentary sense of humor and the rest will fall into...

Arms & Elbows Yes, arms entering at the elbows is the traditional way of doing it. As far as stuffing the upper arms goes, it's up to you. More precisely, depends on the look and type of motion you want to get out of it during performance. Do an empty test run. If you like, go with it...

Hello, Are there any puppeteers (two needed) in the Minneapolis area, or willing to come in to do a really good sketch? Thanks! Puppet Builder aka. Rob Barros

Thanks Rickly! Thanks so much!!!!

Does anyone know the specifics (machine settings) of the Henson Stitch? I've read a number of times that Don Sahlin created a stitch that renders a seam virtually invisible. I just haven't homed in on the proper stitch type and density yet. Saving time would be appreciated! Thanks! puppet...

Palette Materials Hi, Mouse pads are a good thought and can potentially give you finger grip, but the thicknesses tend to be bulky. Each head should fit pretty tight on to your hand, thus giving you the ability to generate expressions. For Muppet-sized chaaracters (20"), try sheets of...