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Congrats, Michele! Where might we be inclined to see your work on the telecast? I always tape the Tonys, as they are the highlight of my year. So between Ryan and myself, we should be able to accomodate your needs!

You might consider using a lightweight velour, which has a similar nap to it and is much cheaper than velvet. Around here it averages about $4-$6/yd. Some fabric stores also carry "Duvetyne" or "Commando Cloth" which are kind of velvet-like, but they do tend to have a stiffer quality to them...

Another thing to consider would be magnets. I have embedded flexible magnetic tape between the foam "skull" and the fleece "skin" in the appropriate places, and then backed noses, eyes, etc. with flat magnets. Just make sure the polarity is correct before glueing, sewing, etc. otherwise the...

Back in 1980 I did that very thing with my sister's Fisher-Price stuffed Kermit. The seam I opened was on his back, and it was clear that this was where he was closed up when he was manufactured. The most important thing to remember about this approach is to reinforce the edges of the hole when...

I've always loved Ronn's performances, but I think my favorite was his appearance on "Night Court". There were several ventriloquists in the courtroom, but he was the only one without a figure. Ronn's character had vowed not to move his lips until he found the perfect puppet. It was so funny to...

I just love the creativity displayed in this forum! Just a quick glance at all these posts would seem to suggest what we pretty much already know... there is no right or wrong solution, only those that work or don't work! And most of us know, too, that experimentation is usually what it taked to...

The simplest way (conceptually) that I deal with this unknown factor is that I first build and cover the mouthplate. The fabric wraps around all edges and glues to the "backside", which is of course never seen. Then I build and cover the head, and I do the same thing. Allow plenty of fabric to...

I have oredered them from the above mentioned Mc Ginnis Puppets and found their prices to be very reasonable, and their service to be second-to-none. I am sure I will be oredering from them again in the future.

Let's not forget, too, that there are often differences in coloration because of how the camera "reads" the puppet.

I think I would die if I had to hold my arms above me to hole the pod shut! Per the original instructions I cut small slits in the mouth linings to thread a small piece of rope between. I had it permanently tied to the hand-hold in the lower jaw then it went through the slits and tied onto the...

Memories of Twoey Ah, yes, I have many fond memories of playing this role. I've done three productions of it. The first time, I remember losing 15 pounds during the run. The second time, I lost none. I also remember doing it in a very intimate house (200 seats) and during "Feed me/Git It" I...

Hmmmmm, I wonder what David Pannabaker's favorite kind of muffin is? (feeble attempt to continue the muffin, but steer conversation back to topic) :)

Aw, poor kitty! I do wonder if he'll ever pay you another visit again! But as amusing as his antics may have been, it probably does serve as an illustration of how much smarter a cat can be than we are. At least he had the good sense to get away from it quickly, whereas we will just calmly sit...

Michelle- You can always go with a variation on the theme. Maybe call them "Prima Donnas" Your star character could be named Preema Donna, with her friend "Preema Deena" and so on... Just a thought!

No, actually. The yardstick was no problem, As I recall the "repair" really consisted of a thorough cleaning after making my sister's prom dress. It was a 4 tiered skirt, very full. We measured the circumfrence of fabric on the bottom tier and it was 96 feet long! There was so much loose thread...

Wow, that sounds like quite an impressive machine! I imagine its treadle operated? Growing up my mom had a Pfaff machine that I can only remember being in for repairs one time over a period of 16 years. I remember one time she sewed a yardstick (!) onto a weird costume for someone.

I, too, have had good results using my fairly low-end Brother sewing machine to sew fur, even longer fur. Really the only trouble I've had is backstitching the beginning of a seam. The presser foot wants to slip off the fur and not "ramp" back up, so I just have to adjust it manually until the...

I'm quite sure it could not have been Boober's eyes that dilated, as he has no eyes! Another great illusion, created by a very skilled puppeteer! I always had the same goal in mind whenever I puppeteered the Audrey II puppets in LSOH, to give them absolute focus in the absence of actual eyes...

The eyes have it! My favorite example of pupil changing would have to be at the end of "Happiness Hotel" in "The Great Muppet Caper". Gonzo takes everyone's picture and they do a quick edit wherein they've switched the pupils on all the puppets to little teeny dots. Very funny! The only time...

Finished At Last!!! OK, so now he's got hair and he's FINISHED! To view the final picture he can be seen at http://home.mcn.net/~fantom/puppets.html To view the entire contstruction process (in case you missed this riveting drama unfolding :) ) it can be seen at...