Puppeteer's Resources Links

[Fuzzhead]

I'm not by any means an experienced foam puppet builder, but I know you can get some pretty cool things at sporting good stores in the fly fishing section. Tying flies uses a variety of marabou, ostrich, peacock, and all sorts of other feathers. They also have a product called crystal flash, which is like a fine sparkly tinsel in all different colors. If you need a small amount of feathers, you might find what you are looking for. Try Cabellas website or other fly tying resources. I used to tie flies, so I have a bunch of catalogs somewhere. I could post some links later if anyone is interested.

[Fozzie Bear]

Yes, links would be awesome.

[Fuzzhead]

Here is one good place for supplies. They have a wide variety of feathers, yarns and other cool things

http://www.traditionalangler.com/fly..._materials.asp

Check out the chenille, dubbing, feathers. flashy materials, hairs, etc. Good prices too.

[Fuzzhead]

Here is some of Cabelas fly tying supplies

feathers
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ainCatcat20431

Hair
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ainCatcat20431

Synthetics. All the really cool stuff!
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...ainCatcat20431

[gfarkwort]

whoa....if I ever wanted to make a realistic rabbit...I would use those rabbit mask's....woooo!....Creepy!.....*shudders*

[Fuzzhead]

Originally Posted by gfarkwort

whoa....if I ever wanted to make a realistic rabbit...I would use those rabbit mask's....woooo!....Creepy!.....*shudders*

Yeah, I agree. They are a bit creepy looking. Animal lovers may object to some of the items. I also want to add that a lot of this stuff is also available in the Cabelas brick and mortar locations. Also Gander Mountain stores if there are any in your area. I think a lot of those synthetics would make great puppet hair.

[roastnebrie]

If anyone has a Claire's in there mall they sell hair extentions that are attatched to scrunches that make great puppet ahir some of them come in different colors and some have maribu feathers attached to them. Just wanted to share that with ya.

[Fozzie Bear]

Renegade posted this in another thread: Moving eye links:

Here are the links that are on this forum about moving eye's and blinks
IF any one has any more please add:


http://www.puppetsandprops.com/Mechanics.html
http://www.puppet-planet.com/images/blinkeye1.jpg
http://www.puppet-planet.com/images/blinkeye2.jpg

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/propol...r=36b6&.src=ph

[Fozzie Bear]

Speaking of eyes: What about any information for oval shaped eyes? Something that can be purchased online? I am needing something about 2 inches tall.

[pherzmom]

I found these links very helpful (YES YOU, Fozzie!) awhile back, as I made my first soft potrait doll(Rockin' Ralph--Ralph Covert/Ralph's World). I'm Stuffed Fur had the "mongolian lamb" I needed for hair and Beverly was super helpful! I had to make smaller eyes than what most puppets would take, but had a blast creating them, using a clear "animal eye" and painting the back with nail polish.
Another toxic product that might be useful is a nail polish coated pipe cleaner that I bent into glasses.

doggone! I'm trying to get 10 posts, so I can send a private message, and now I also find I'm not yet allowed to post a url so you can see my doll. oh well

[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]

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]

Originally Posted by Fozzie Bear

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?