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GENERAL PUPPET MAKING (170)
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 Wool and Felt PuppetHey Everyone, I am looking to learn how to create wool/felt puppets much like the ones from 'oh willy '.Would anyone know how to do this o… Started by Jennifer Kidd |
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Oct 4, 2017 Reply by Mohammed Soliman |
 Sugru moldable glueHas anyone tried this stuff? Looks interesting. Numerous uses for stop motion. Seems like you should use gloves as it can stain apparently… Started by Eric Scott |
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Sep 25, 2017 Reply by Simon Tytherleigh |
 Sculpting unusual replacement facesThis is an update of sorts to an older thread (http://www.stopmotionanimation.com/forum/topics/replacement-tree-mouth) as I've gotten some… Started by Daniel Waine |
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Aug 18, 2017 Reply by Simon Tytherleigh |
 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 |
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