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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
A sock puppet is a puppet made from a sock (or similar garment). When the manipulator fits a hand into the closed end of the sock, the puppet can be seemingly made to "talk". The puppet's mouth is formed by the region between the sock's heel and toe, with the puppeteer's thumb forming a jaw. At a minimum the shape of the hand will instantly form the shape of a mouth, but sometimes the mouth is padded by putting in a fairly hard piece of felt...
This 'How To' is part of our Puppets Guide. To make a papier-mâché glove puppet you will need: * Plasticine* Old newspapers* PVA glue* Clingfilm* Paintbrushes* A selection of acrylic paints* Three squares of coloured felt or another fabric 15cm by 15cm* A4 sheet of paper* Pencil* Scissors* Pins* Needle and thread* Trimmings or decorations The Head of the PuppetStep...
Traditionally, Punch and Judy puppets have their heads and hands carved from wood. That is the type which is likely to be booked by film, television and advertising agencies if you seek work in that area. They want the authentic look and sound, even if you are actually only part of the scenery in their production and not featured. Their costumes must be crafted with care from...
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