Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:26:24 -0500
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Costuming a Puppet


When you costume a puppet (hand or marionette), do you have the head 
on or off the puppet?  Best way is to keep the head off.  It's easier 
to costume just the body, and then attach the head once everything 
else is completed.

Susan

>I have a difficult time fitting the neck of the costume around the neck of
>the puppet head; as a result there is always an awkward finish around there.
>Any advice?
>Should I start from purchased patterns (for dolls) or should I make my own
>patterns and if so, how do I do that?
>Does yelling at the needle and thread help in any measure?
>
>Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Paul Fantini
>Principal Puppeteer
>Storybook Puppet Theater, LLC
>Union, NJ 07083
>(908) 206-0449
>http://www.storybookpuppettheater.com
>
>PS...I have consulted with my puppets and they say Cardinals 24 - Steelers
>20.  It will be interesting to count how many puppets we see during the
>commercials.
>
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