Puppet Making Basics
A Learning Pathway for Beginning Puppet Builders
Overview
This puppet making basics pathway is perfect for novice puppet builders who want to begin their journey on the right foot (or hand). Explore these recommended courses to pick up an assortment of fundamental building skills with the world's leading puppet makers. Using budget-friendly foam, fabric, and even plastic bags, you'll learn how to build hand & rod puppets, inflatable puppets, stop-motion puppets, basic puppet mechanisms, and more.
How To Make a Foam Puppet - Part 1
Learn to design, pattern and fabricate foam puppets with master puppet maker BJ Guyer (Muppet's Wizard of Oz, Glee, Crank Yankers).See more.
How to Make a Foam Puppet Part 2 - Foam Carving & Creating Mechanisms
Learn how to make foam hand puppets with puppet maker BJ Guyer (Muppet's Wizard of Oz, Glee, Crank Yankers), including tips on fabrication & simple mechanisms.See more.
How to Make a Foam Puppet Part 3 - Paint, Dye, Texture & Facial Features
Learn to paint, dye, texturize & add facial features to foam hand puppets with master puppet maker BJ Guyer (Muppet's Wizard of Oz, Glee, Crank Yankers).See more.
Garage Monsters - How to Make Creature FX on a Budget
How to Make a Monster on a budget. Learn Garage Monster making and low cost creature fx with a special effects character creation master.See more.
