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GENERAL PUPPET MAKING (169)
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 Attaching Replacement Mouths to Puppet HeadsHi I'm making some puppet heads which are made of polystyrene with a layer of latex over the top. I'm going to make a set of replacement mo… Started by Joe |
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May 25, 2017 Reply by StopmoNick |
 Cheap and easy puppet making - add your tips & tricks!I love making puppets and I'm always pushing for high quality. But I have been teaching silicone puppet making to BA animation students, an… Started by Bianca Ansems |
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May 20, 2017 Reply by Lydia Hibbert |
 L200 foamSo I just finished the Chiodo Bros 4 part DVD series on stop motion from the Stan Winston School (highly recommended). I was intrigued to h… Started by Eric Scott |
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May 18, 2017 Reply by Eric Scott |
 New puppet eyesHey everyone, I bought these eyes from animation toolkit and was wondering if anyone else bought it and worked out how to use them without… Started by Mohammed Soliman |
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Apr 29, 2017 Reply by Mohammed Soliman |
Making puppet heads with SugruHi Has anyone had any success with using sugru to make puppets? I've just ordered some as it looks like it could be a pretty good material… Started by Joe |
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Apr 26, 2017 Reply by Joe |
Airbrush Compressor RecommendationHi folks, got my Paasche H and now looking for a compressor. What PSI do I need for running PAX paint through an airbrush? Any thoughts muc… Started by Eric Scott |
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Apr 23, 2017 Reply by Iulian Demetrescu |
 My Puppets (Woop)Alright dudes, I have pretty much finished my main characters. Still working on a couple of side characters. Take a look! Side note: I'm ne… Started by Natalie Grammer |
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Mar 18, 2017 Reply by Natalie Grammer |
 Building a Mech/Exo Suit for stop motionHey everyone, I'm trying to think of a way in which I can construct a robotic mech or exo suit for stop motion animation. I'm casting my ey… Started by Cadmus Rimbeaux |
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Mar 6, 2017 Reply by Simon Tytherleigh |
 3D Printer from xyz printingI found this promo online yesterday, and wanted to know if anyone had any more information on the da Vinci 1.0 Blue. The price is right, b… Started by Adam Taylor |
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Feb 28, 2017 Reply by Iulian Demetrescu |
 About flocking siliconeHi, I was wondering if someone have any advices on how to flock silicone (using a flocking machine)? I know it is easier on foam latex, bu… Started by Alix LAINE |
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Feb 28, 2017 Reply by StopmoNick |
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