THIS MATERIALS LIST IS FOR PARTS 1-3 OF BJ'S HOW TO MAKE A FOAM PUPPET COURSE SERIES
CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.
Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.
Foam Mart
Joann Fabric (Michaels)
FOR YOUR WORK STATION
Airbrush (Not Required)
Dust mask
Latex or Nitrile Gloves
Safety Glasses
EPOXYS/GLUES
(1) Small Can of Barge/Duall/ or Weldwood Contact Cement
(1) Can of 3M "Super 77"or "Spray 90" Spray Adhesive
(1) Can of 3M "Spray 74" Spray Adhesive
FABRICS/FOAMS
(1) Block of Soft Polyfoam or Cushion Foam at 6" thick and measuring at least 12" x 18" dimensionally
(1) Sheet of Black Craft Foam
(1) Sheet of White Craft Foam (get the thicker 1/4" if you can find it)
Assortment of Different Colored Sheets of Craft Foam
(2) 4" "POOF" soft foam balls. - color of choice
(2) 7" POOF" soft foam balls. - color of choice
EYES/MOUTH/HAIR
An assortment of fake fur, buttons, puppet eyes, etc for facial features and hair.
Mouth lining fabric: Felt, Ultrasuede, Fleece, etc
(1) Package of Small Screw Eyes
LATEX/SILICONE
(1) Small Bottle or Jar of Casting (Slipcast) Latex or Ballon Rubber
PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES
Several Chip Brushes or Cheap Disposable Brushes
PAINTS
Assortment of Acrylic Art Paints (Liquitex, Createx, Folk Art)
Design Master Floral Spray Paint - Green, Orange, Yellow, and Red
Boxes RIT Fabric dye: Rose Pink, Yellow, and Cocoa Brown will give you a variety of flesh tone options. Otherwise pick colors you might like for your character.
THINNERS/SOLVENTS
Small Bottle Isopropyl Alcohol
TOOLS
Cutting Tools
Razor Blades: Personna or Hair Shaper Blades if possible
X-Acto Knife or Sharp Hobby Knife
Sharp Scissors for snipping Foam
Craft Scissors
Electric Knife or "Turkey Knife"
Hobby Saw or Small Jigsaw or Coping Saw
Drawing Tools
Assorted Sharpie Markers or Permanent Art Markers
Measuring Tools
A Circle Template with a range of at least up to 3" diameter
Power Tools
Dremel Rotary Tool
(2) 1/2" Sanding drum attachments for Dremel
Set of Small Drill Bits for Dremel
Wish List Tools (Not Required)
Table Top Belt Sander with at least a 4"-6" wide sanding belt
Spray Bottle for Water
Table Top Band Saw
Drill Press
SUPPLIES
(1) Small Sheet of 1/8" Birch Aircraft Plywood, Plastic, etc
(1) 3' long 1/2" Dowel Rod
Assorted Grit Sanding Cloth/Emery Cloth
Ideal grits - 80, 100, 200
Note: If you can't find the fabric backed emery cloth you can use a belt from belt sander that is at least 4" wide or regular sand paper. If you have regular sandpaper you will need a couple of sheets of heavy card stock that we can back the sandpaper with.
Paper Towels
Pattern paper
Q-Tips or Cotton Swabs
HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:
ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines
ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator
ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area
ALWAYS protect your skin
ALWAYS wear eye protection
