Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:43:34 -0500
From: Mary Horsley <mphorsley-AT-earthlink.net>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] TECH: Simpler Rod puppet


Now that one is cute!

Mary H. 


On 2/26/09 3:45 AM, "Mathieu René" <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> wrote:

> Hi all
> 
> I just made a simpler version of rod puppet.
> It's going to be for workshops aimed at kids from age 10 and up.
> 
> My puppet's whole head goes up, down, and 360 degrees, is very easy to make,
> and even easier to operate.  That head can launch at any moment and reach
> the moon!
> Most details are done with fun foam and hot glue.
> 
> If you don't have pool noodles with a hollow core, you can cut your regular
> pool noodle in half, dig out a core with a craft knife, and glue the sides
> carefully back together, with hot glue, at low temperature (to avoid melting
> that fragile foam).
> Or you could use another kind of material. I know a tube can be done with
> cardstock and tape.
> Or you could use a pvc pipe with a diameter slightly larger than the caliber
> of the dowel.
> 
> You can see a photo-montage, with all the basic information, on my
> Laboratory Blog:
> http://creaturistelab.blogspot.com/2009/02/simpler-rod-puppet.html
> 
> 
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