How To Make a Python Puppet

[Jared Nielsen]

Hey MuppetCentral,
I just finished writing up this tutorial today for a Muppet-style Python puppet.

The details are here:
http://www.thehelloworldprogram.com/how-to-make-a-python-pupppet-tracing-and-cutting-the-material/
I wanted to share this with the community because a lot of the resources for making this puppet came from this forum.
Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated,
J.

 

[JacobsBest]

My 5 year old would love to have one! And there appears to be lots of room for customization. Thanks for sharing

 

[JacobsBest]

* the only step in which I would deviate from your instruction is in tracing/cutting the head pattern. Laying them out in that manner saves on scrap, but the grain/stretch of each side of the head will differ. Thanks again for sharing actual patterns!

 

[Jared Nielsen]

Oh yeah! I didn't think about the grain/stretch making this puppet. It didn't matter with the fleece we were using, but I can see that being a problem for others.

If you do make this, send or post a pic. I'd love to see your customizations.

 

[JacobsBest]

For sure! Thanks again

 

[Buck-Beaver]

Nice work Jared!