Quick question for the experts, would a 3d printed head on a sac puppet cause any issues or has it been done previously?

I'm concerned that a more solid head rather then reticulated foam would cause it to look too stiff?

Any advice I'm trying to utilise my 3d printing knowledge to make it an easier process while making a live hand puppet

Hello! I have always loved puppets and am curious on how I can get into puppetry as a hobby? I have been doing some googling and I'm not sure how to start.

I’m looking for a puppet show that for sure aired in the early 2000s and all I remember from it is a blue Elmo looking character with pigtails (not fraggle rock I checked) and she had a denim dress I think? She also had a bird friend who was supposed to be a rock star or something does anyone remember this show?

Happened across this movie. It’s amazing - lots of tongue in cheek, but the puppetry is fascinating. Particularly the songs sung by an ensemble of prostitutes. Just want to know if anyone else has seen this or other projects by these folks?

So I've seen a type of rod puppet where it's arms and hands are controlled by a single user. Sometimes each limb is directly connected to the user but around about the puppets shoulders it's connected / controlled by the user.

I'm starting a YT channel hosted my Muppet style puppet Teddy Fuzzman (still hasn't been made yet) and I'm a complete beginner to puppetry is there any major tips you could think of performance wise ?

I am visiting Montreal for the first time this weekend. I was hoping to meet some circus people and puppet people while I’m there.
Is anyone performing this weekend? Are you prepping for a show? I would love to see your space and just see what you do. Our little company is trying to join the Montreal scene. Any tips for people or places to visit are welcome!

Going to be prototyping something soon, but hopefully will be able to show my thought process

Hey all, just wanted to post a link to a puppet podcast I've been making called MVRDER. Thx!

P.S. There's some bad language.

https://m.youtube.com/@MURDER_WITH_A_V

Well I have nothing to say about this Im just 18 from Iran I have a diploma in mathematics then Im
NEW in this could someone just help me?(pls)

I'm building my first puppet for my Halloween costume this year, he's coming along pretty great. Only issue I'm running into is I've got an Arduino controlling some lights inside of him and I'm unsure of how to secure it so that it's not just flopping around in there.

Maybe I'm overthinking this, but I though I'd ask here in case anyone has any experience. It needs to be secured in a way where I can easily remove it while practically blindfolded.

All I can tell you is that it had a bird rocker chick and this blue Elmo lookin girl with a yellow mouth and I think denim dress? I can’t be the only one who’s seen it I remember watching that and the koala brothers as a kid

I love puppetry, and I have some airline miles burning a hole in my pocket. What puppetry venues or shows do you recommend in North America?

I'm completely new to Pupperty, so I apologize for not using the right terms.

I got a rat hand puppet and I want to make videos with it, its hands are just cloth, there's no structure to them just 2 pieces of cloth sewed together, no wire, nothing. I want it to be able to hold things for the videos like tiny microphones or a piece of cheese, but I have no idea how to do that without damaging the puppet.

I've thought about unsewing a small part of the hand to put in magnets, but that has its problems. I've thought about velcro but it would look weird if it weren't always holding something.

I would appreciate any advice you can give me.

Here's the link to the puppet I have https://www.folkmanis.com/prod-154-1-204-1/rat-pack.htm

I’ve seen a style of puppetry where the puppeteer uses a coat on a coat rack with one arm through. Then they interact with the coat as a sort of faceless live hand puppet.

Is there a name for this tradition of puppetry? Any recommendations of where I can see more? Bonus points for linking a video 💕

Hi there,

I'm a teacher and I'm directing the school show and I have a vision for it aesthetic wise, but I'm not sure how to work around the lighting/figuring out what we need to invest in. Essentially, I want to build large frames and then install them with butcher paper and backlight them.

My idea is that we can use these frames for shadow puppetry, but also so the actors can walk behind it and we can do some cool movement sequences using their full shadow. Additionally, I'd love it if I could have the option of putting a gobo/filter that has an organic plant shadow (such as vines, or trees or grass) option over the top in between scenes.

Ideally, I'd love for it to lean warm, or to be able to explore colour options.

Would anyone be able to advise on what type of light I would need to achieve this? I'd love to keep the crispness of the shadows.

Hi everyone,

My friend and I are really interested in learning puppetry and we’re based in Vancouver. We’re eager to dive into this art form but aren’t sure where to start.

Does anyone know of any local classes, workshops, or resources where we can learn puppetry? We’d also appreciate any recommendations for books, online resources, or local groups that might be helpful.

Thanks in advance for your help!