Puppeteer's Resources Links

[RottenPuppets]

100+ links of puppet building supplies, online shops, tutorials, etc..

http://forums.thepuppetzone.com/local_links.php

 

[pjpiperhop]

I quickly looked through the links and see if this one is listed and didn’t see it.
I recently got some reticulated (Scott) foam from then Dallas Puppet Theater. It was a reasonable price, quick delivery, and a friendly staff to order from.
They also have other puppet related products.
The reticulated foam link is:
http://www.puppetry.org/store/index.php/cPath/22

 

[mercnrufus]

foam

Hi, anyone have a link for 1/4" foam? I'm looking for a roll. For some reason I couldnt get a lot of the links posted in this thread to open.

Thanks!

 

[Super Scooter]

Okay, so I'm still researching this whole feather hair option. I've been staying away from it because I can't figure this whole thing out, and I'm finally tired of trying and need advice (c'mon, SOMEONE knows).

So, I'm digging around here: http://www.americanplume.com/index.asp and I'm trying to discover which one of these is the proper product for, say, Animal's hair? Long or short Nondu? http://www.americanplume.com/index.asp

I also found this link at: www.tonyhill.net
Nondu feathers: http://www.tonyhill.net/productCat96521.ctlg

Or have I totally missed the boat?

Feather hair is pretty tricky stuff. I've only made one puppet using it, but, boy! Did it look good! (at the time, I had to dye all my own feathers. What a pain!) I also used full feathers, they weren't trimmed or anything, so it didn't look like typical Muppet feather hair.

I would suggest using the Trimmed Ostrich ("nondu") from www.tonyhill.net . I think that might work best for something like Animal's hair... maybe. I actually don't know, it just seems like that would be the one to try.

 

[Super Scooter]

Quick question...

What about this? They call it open cell super soft foam. Has anyone used it? Is it any good?

I hate to sound cheap or anything, but... I really can't afford half the stuff being pointed out for carving foam. This is the least expensive I've found, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether or not it'll actually work.

Other options include:
http://www.usafoam.com/opencellfoam/poly.html
http://www.usafoam.com/opencellfoam/LUX-R.html

There are a few other less expensive options. Any thoughts?

 

[dkmontgomery]

Great resource info!

Hey! I am new on muppet central. This is some great information!

 

[Fozzie Bear]

Hey, DK! Glad to see you on the boards and that this information is helpful.

If you get a chance, we'd like to know you better here:
http://forum.muppetcentral.com/showthread.php?t=2294

As far as Ostrich Feather Hair, I wrote to www.TonyHill.net and sent a photo of Wembley Fraggle's hair asking, "How do I do this?" I got the following response:

Dear Kevin,

This type of work requires ostrich flues or fibers. They can either be trimmed from the ostrich feather itself and glued in place individually http://www.tonyhill.net/productCat85993.ctlg

or by applying ostrich feather trim which is on cording and ready to sew into place http://www.tonyhill.net/productCat95937.ctlg

Hope this is helpful,
Best wishes,
Tony Hill
http://www.tonyhill.net

This is very helpful information, so everyone go over to www.tonyhill.net an get your feathers!

 

[Super Scooter]

Glued in place individually??? Holy cow!

Thank you for clearing that up for me, Kev. I told you I didn't really know. I just make it up as I go along!

I'm going to that website right now to order some stuff for my next puppet. It's nice to see he's so helpful, too.

 

[Puppettown]

Thanks for the link to the ostrich feathers, I've been looking for them.

 

[Fozzie Bear]

Teeenager posted this link in another thread:

http://www.matrices.net/fursuiting.asp