Prototype a Puppet Play
Gal Sasson is running this puppet theater project using little more than an Arduino and some control software on a computer. The puppets, theater, and control box are all handmade.
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Gruesome/Awesome Web-Controlled Puppet
Twitr_janus is a live physical avatar — a puppet that can be controlled remotely through Google Drive, Twitter, and Skype. Inside: an Arduino and webcam. Outside: hot glue face (shaped with a silicone latex mold) and paper mache skull (shaped over carved polystyrene).
DIY Felt Hand Puppets
I have been looking for fun DIY handmade gifts to make for my niece and nephew and these easy and cute felt animal puppets by Style Me Pretty are perfect!
Alt.Comic-Con: The Magic of Frankenweenie
My absolute Comic-Con highlight yesterday was getting a chance to tour the traveling art exhibition for Tim Burton’s upcoming stop-motion, black & white film, Frankenweenie. The small exhibition area (Hall E, Booth 3635) was walled off by several of the actual sets from the film: A classroom, an attic workshop, and a kitchen/dining room. There […]
How-To: Old MacDonald Puppets
I have a little cousin who is just about to turn one, and these Old MacDonald puppets from Larissa at Just Another Day in Paradise would be an absolutely perfect gift for him. I think the kitty might be my favorite, but the dog is pretty fantastic too! Head on over to the site to […]
How-To: Felt Mouse Puppet
Delia from Delia Creates shared this kid-friendly hands-on felt puppet tutorial on Whip Up. Delia is passionate about passing on her creativity and love of working with her hands to her kids, and it shows in the thoughtful way that she designed this project. The process of making the puppet is easily broken into smaller […]
How-To: Magical Story Puppet Pouch
This Magical Story Puppet Pouch from Whipstitch is such a brilliant idea for traveling with kids! I love toys that spark the imagination and encourage creativity, and the tiny puppets in this pouch are perfect for telling a specific story or making up your own on the fly—wherever you are! You can download the pattern […]
