Even though our puppet sewing patterns are sized to fit older kids’ and adult’s hands, it is very simple to reduce the pattern down to a size small enough for a preschooler. This post shows what the finished puppets look like comparing sizes and how to resize the pattern for printing. Continue reading “Examples of Puppets Scaled Down to 80% and 65%”
In order to save storage space, I wanted a puppet stand that could be broken down into two parts- the stand and the base. Using a T-nut and hanger bolt, you can attach a dowel to the base. An unfinished wooden plaque from a craft store makes a great base. A 3/4″ wooden dowel is easy to find at local hardware stores or online. The puppet stand was not only collapsible, but it was also sturdy.
Do you need a quick, easy, fun and cheap craft for the kids? How about making a stick puppet? We have a free download of a coloring page that can be made quickly and easily into a donkey stick puppet. Take a look!
Continue reading “How Can a Donkey Stick Puppet Help Your Child’s Growth”
Do you need a quick, easy, fun and cheap craft for the kids? How about making a stick puppet? We have a free download of a coloring page that can be made quickly and easily into a unicorn stick puppet. Take a look!
Continue reading “How to Make the Easiest Unicorn Puppet!”
This simple hand puppet is not only convenient to have on hand to use, it is fast, fun and cheap to make.
Continue reading “How to Make a Zebra Puppet in a Fast and Easy Way”
Even though zebra print fleece isn’t readily available now you can still make an adorable zebra puppet! We have a free download of the pattern to cut the stripes that I sewed on a white zebra puppet.
Continue reading “How to Make a Cute Zebra Puppet by Using Our Horse Puppet Sewing Pattern”
The holiday season is right around the corner. Instead of creating a whole new costume pattern for my Person Puppet, I’ll be sharing how to adapt the wizard costume to make a male Christmas nativity character.
Continue reading “How to Adapt Wizard Costume for Nativity Puppet”
Most of our patterns include directions on how to make a large bulgy eye using felt. The cartoon-y looking eye seems to work universally with each puppet. Sometimes a more realistic looking eye would give the puppet a different look or character.
Continue reading “When Realistic Eyes Work Best on a Puppet”
What is a simple and easy way to make your puppet come to life? Add gleams to the eyes. Gleams create the illusion of light reflecting off the pupil and gives the puppet the illusion of life.
Continue reading “Add Gleams to Pupils”
