To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 16:34:09 -0500
Subject: [Puptcrit] Needle-Felting


Greetings!
Welcome, Melissa. Glad to hear there is another felter out there.

I taught the needle-felting class at the P of A Fesitval last summer, and 
also presented a week-long workshop at PuppetFest MidWest, which I will be 
repeating this summer.

Sometime this week I will attempt to learn how to put photos on the internet 
so you folks can see my puppets.

I have been making, puppets, performing, and teaching puppetry for the past 
20 years. My puppet shop is cold in the winter, hot in the summer, and when 
it is most comfortable, I am busy in schools. Needle Felted Puppets can be 
made in comfort! This method of puppet construction allows me to sit next to 
the window by the bird feeder in a most comfy chair with my feet up and a 
basket of soft, fluffy wool beside me, as I make a vast array of charming 
puppets WITHOUT getting wet, spreading stuff on every flat surface in the 
house, or getting POISONED! Plus, I really like sheep......

I use natural wool, dyed wool, and shrunken wool sweaters from resale shops.

Melissa is right - these puppets end up very light, and durable. I have used 
mine in street performances in July, and the wool is very comfortable 
because it breathes and wicks moisture away from your hand. I encourage you 
puppet makers out there to try it. It is a very forgiving medium.

Regards,
Pam

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