How to Attach Hair to a Puppet
In this enlightening excerpt from Part 3 of "How to Make a Foam Puppet," master puppeteer BJ Guyer (The Muppets' Wizard of Oz, Glee, Crank Yankers) shows you how to attach hair and/or faux fur to hand puppets. Free tips include how to cut, glue, and mount fur to foam for professional results.
Free mini-lesson highlights:
- Attaching "hair" to foam puppets
- Tips for cutting faux fur - preserving the nap
- Carving to create a clean hairline
- Glue down technique
More Puppet Making Courses from BJ Guyer
- How To Make A Foam Puppet - Part 1
- How To Make A Foam Puppet Part 2 - Foam Carving & Creating Mechanisms
- How To Make A Foam Puppet Part 3 - Paint, Dye, Texture & Facial Features
- How To Build A Hand & Rod Puppet Part 1 - Understructure
- How To Build A Hand & Rod Puppet Part 2 - Fabrication
- How To Build A Hand & Rod Puppet Part 3 - Final Assembly & Building Character
- Hand Puppet Detail And Finishing Techniques Part 1: Color & Hair Work
- Hand Puppet Detail And Finishing Techniques Part 2: Eyes, Ears, Noses, & Facial Hair
- Puppet Mechanism Basics: Eyes, Eyebrows, Ears - Part 1
- Puppet Mechanism Basics: Eyes, Eyebrows, Ears - Part 2