My first puppet!

[Goochman]

With all of the awesome advice and helpful links you guys have provided I can happily post pics of my first puppet.

I wish it came out better but I'm really happy with it being my first try.

http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc479/goochman1/First puppet/

 

[King Rupert]

I'd be really happy with that. Nice work!

 

[Gonzo's Hobbit]

Oh Dude Goochman. That's great! If that's your first I can't wait to see what else you come out with.

 

[Goochman]

thanks! I just added a couple of pics to the album of my niece with her new puppet!

 

[Puppetainer]

Very nice! And the expressions on those kids faces make it worth all the work doesn't it? Welcome to the world of puppetcrafting!

 

[Goochman]

I decided that I really didn't like working with ping pong balls for eyes, they took several tries for me to get them to work the way I wanted them to. Can anyone suggest something else that I can get pretty much the same look? almost round like the ones on this one?

 

[Puppetainer]

Here's a great resource for eyes! I've had good luck with them.
http://www.outoftheboxpuppets.com/index.php?page=0&act=viewCat&catId=15

 

[Gonzo's Hobbit]

I found something in the craft store called smooth foam. It's really hard but really light and it doesn't flake like styrafoam does.

 

[Goochman]

Here's a great resource for eyes! I've had good luck with them.
http://www.outoftheboxpuppets.com/index.php?page=0&act=viewCat&catId=15

those look good, thanks! I really like this type

http://www.outoftheboxpuppets.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=200

Does anyone know if they make like a 3/4 dome eye? Like a fraggle type eye?

 

[Animal31]

Excellent job, Bud!