Snail Hand Puppet by Folkmanis PuppetsHey, you! Yes, you! You are the perfect candidate. For what, you ask? To lend a hand to the Snail Hand Puppet by Folkmanis Puppets. A literal hand. You see, this snail hand puppet has everything going on for it in the looks department, but doesn't have a voice or a personality yet. That's where you come in. Just put your hand inside this plush snail puppet and bring it to life. Make it's mouth move and give it a voice. We're talking endless hours of fun and laughter for you and anyone around to enjoy the show. Imagination, charm, and creativity abound when you play with this stuffed snail puppet. You can throw a party without the Snail Hand Puppet by Folkmanis Puppets, but why would you want to? Does this snail hand puppet have a deep, booming voice or a wacky and wild one? You decide! Does its mouth move at a snail's pace (see what I did there?) or does this plush snail puppet like to dance to upbeat songs? Once again, it's up to you. Constructed of smooth, plush material and sewn to last a lifetime of play, you're going to fall in love fast with this stuffed snail puppet. If you've read this far, it's clear the two of you are a match made in heaven. So, what are you waiting for? Order yours today! As with the entire line of plush puppets by Folkmanis, the Snail Hand Puppet by Folkmanis Puppets is durably constructed to withstand numerous puppet shows, story times, and the expected demands of quality playtime. This snail hand puppet, as well as the other fantastic puppets are made with all new materials and meet or exceed all U.S. safety standards. Recommended for ages three and up, surface washing is suggested for this plush snail puppet.

14\" Tommy, Peach Boy, Hand Puppet Product Details Product Dimensions: 14 x 12 x 10 inches Item Weight: 6.4 ounces Item model number: SP3771 Our Recommended age: 4 years and up Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 10 years Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No Mfg Recommended age: 36 months - 10 years Manufacturer: Silly Puppets High quality moving mouth hand puppet made by Silly Puppets. Designed for children but will fit most adult size hands. Easy to move mouth and arms. Hand entry through the bottom of the puppet. Height is about 14 inches tall. Lightweight at only 8 ounces. Beautifully made and detailed clothes are removable. This beautiful hand puppet measures about 14 inches tall (from head to toe). Puppets like this are not only fun- they're educational as well. Let your child's imagination soar with this great, creative, pretend play toy! Mouths and hands are very easy to move. Simply insert your hand up the bottom of the puppet. Your pinky and thumb can be inserted into the slots on the inside of the body to operate the hands. It can be tricky at first to get everything moving at once, but the main thing is moving the mouth- which is very simple. These puppets aren't recommended for large stage shows, but make very nice toy and budget puppets. Their high quality and attention to detail make them a very special gift. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

These raucous characters of felt and wool have claimed a top spot in the television world and American pop culture for over 50 years. But what exactly is a Muppet? Learn about the Muppets construction and the Muppeteers who bring them to life.

Christmas elf puppet with mouth and gripping hands (sheath) in natural latex and fabric. Puppet that can be manipulated by passing a hand inside the head (mobility of the face) and the other hand at the height of the holes provided for this purpose (the manipulator's hand becomes the hand of the puppet). Dimensions: Height. 100 cm, Wingspan 100 cm, Head: Width 20 cm Height 15 cm. For all purchases, please provide your telephone number which must appear on the parcel slip Creation to order. Internship opportunity Contacts: [email protected] troisratonslaveurs.blogspot.com tel: 05/45/78/83/45

Leprechaun puppet with mouth and gripping hands (sheath) in natural latex and fabric. Puppet that can be manipulated by passing one hand inside the head (mobility of the face) and the other hand at the height of the holes provided for this purpose (the manipulator's hand becomes the puppet's hand). Height. 100 cm with hat, Wingspan 100 cm, Head 26 x 11 cm For all purchases, please provide your telephone number which must appear on the parcel slip Creation to order. Internship opportunity Contacts: [email protected] troisratonslaveurs.blogspot.com tel: 06/58/30/13/14

First of its kind winking and blinking Dragon shoulder puppet inspired by Falkor the luck dragon from The Never Ending Story. ****Price discount when ordered though my website www.waterdragonstudios.com Other designs and colours are available. These friendly, blinking, talking shoulder puppets make a lightweight and versatile companion. Each Creature Features includes manually blinking eyelids controlled by your fingers inside the head, a moving jaw and a full body to curl comfortably around shoulder or hips. These puppets also come inclusive of poseable legs and a first of its kind mechanism which always you to not only control its blinking eyes but also offer Falkor its famous wink from the film. These puppets are NOT toys, they are specifically designed to be cared for by entertainers, fantasy art lovers and collectors. waiting time for hand made shoulder Daemons *can* be up to 8-10 weeks- although a fast track package can be discussed. Please let us know if you have a particular event up and coming we need to aim for. If you are looking for one of our custom basic models please check out my page :) Exchanges and returns Although Creature Features are committed to creating elegant, extraordinary puppets as well as satisfied customers, we do have some rules with regards to exchanges and returns - Firstly, we will be working closely with you during the creation process to ensure your creature's design is transparent for you as possible - this is of utmost importance to avoid the sometimes expensive process of return postage of bulky items - with this in mind, once a feature has been finalized, we can not accept returns or exchanges - most especially for international sales. Faults Our Creatures are designed, crafted and created over a 8-10 week, during which time I will liaise with directly to ensure your design is created as close to your unique specifications as possible. We put great pride, skill and work into the creative process and with all this in mind, we would like to remind customers of these points regarding faulty returns: Creature Features are show puppets, not toys, although the intended owner may indeed be children, it is the parents or guardians responsibility to ensure your unique, one-off puppet Creature is handled carefully and safely - WaterDragon will not be responsible for any breakages due to misuse or neglect, nor any breakages during the shipping process. Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.

PLEASE READ BELOW SHIPPING INFORMATION BEFORE ORDERING. ALL ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO OUR SHIPPING AND REFUND POLICY. This Elephant puppet is a majestic pachyderm that incorporates the animator to lift and move the trunk when you slip your hand inside its head. Designed with realistic touches, an ultra-soft micro-fiber fabric, and a movable mouth. Elephants use their trunks for a variety of purposes, from hauling lumber to taking a bath; how much can you make this puppet do? Features a movable mouth, with pull rings to curl and uncurl the trunk. 2006 iPARENTING MEDIA Best Product Award, 2006 DR.TOY Best Vacation Products, 2006 CREATIVE CHILD AWARDS Toy of the Year Suitable for ages: 3+ years Please note: Drop ship items are not eligible for free click and collect and a shipping charge will be invoiced separately. Please note: This item will be shipped directly from our wonderful Queensland-based distributor. Drop shipping is music to Mother Earth's ears, as it is an eco-friendly game-changer! By reducing unnecessary transportation, it cuts down on carbon footprints and gives our planet a well-deserved breather.

This beautiful hand puppet measures about 14 inches tall (from head to toe). Puppets like this are not only fun- theyre educational as well. Let your childs imagination soar with this great, creative, pretend play toy! Mouths and hands are very easy to move. Simply insert your hand up the bottom of the puppet. Your pinky and thumb can be inserted into the slots on the inside of the body to operate the hands. It can be tricky at first to get everything moving at once, but the main thing is moving the mouth- which is very simple. These puppets arent recommended for large stage shows, but make very nice toy and budget puppets. Their high quality and attention to detail make them a very special gift. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Leprechaun puppet with mouth and gripping hands (sheath) in natural latex and fabric. Puppet that can be manipulated by passing one hand inside the head (mobility of the face) and the other hand at the height of the holes provided for this purpose (the manipulator's hand becomes the puppet's hand). Dimensions: Height. 100 cm with the hat and without the hat 70 cm, Wingspan 114 cm, Head: Width 20 cm Height 15 cm. FOR ALL PURCHASES PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER WHICH MUST APPEAR ON THE SLIP OF THE PACKAGE Internship opportunity: troisratonslaveurs.blogspot.com Creation to order. 06/58/30/13/14

This simple hand puppet features a Mexican marionette dancer. I've named him Enrique. He has a green smock, rosy red cheeks and a red nose, a thick black mustache, and a funny blue hat with a red and white circle on the front. He talks really fast with a deep Spanish accent, making him hard to understand at times but all the more lovable and jolly. This puppet could be a great way for children to express their anger or other feelings and emotions, by using the puppet and talking through him. It was I believe made in the 1970s, but possibly the 1960s, and it's truly vintage. You put your hand up under his green smock, which is representative of his body, and move his head with your finger, which fits inside his head. Very simple original design for puppets. See the other three puppets in my collection. Very similar to the puppet style and type from the show Mr. Roger's Neighborhood from the 1970s and 80s.

This is a very early and delicate wooden puppet head. It could be Chinese but that's just a guess. I'll say it's late 1700's but could be a lot earlier. The mouth is a 2nd piece and is connected to the string. I love the weathered patina... The look is just right. The custom stand is included.

This is Sooty with a wand hand puppet. He is in good condition with branding tag intact. Brand: Golden Bear Products Ltd., Tivoli Media Ltd. The eyes and want are plastic. There is a bit of play wear on the ends of his wand. The wand is attached with black threads. see close up photo. The nose is flocked and his mouth is embroidered. The head is stuffed with polyester and there is space inside for a child’s fingers. No rips, tears, or stains were noted. Clean. No funky aroma.

Cat puppet with mouth and gripping hands (sheath) in natural latex and fabric. Puppet that can be manipulated by passing one hand inside the head (mobility of the face) and the other hand at the height of the holes provided for this effect (the manipulator's hand becomes the puppet's hand). Dimensions: Height. 75 to 80 cm, Wingspan 100 cm, Head approximately 16 cm high by 18 cm wide For all purchases, please provide your number. telephone which should appear on the parcel slip Creation to order. Internship opportunity Contacts: [email protected] troisratonslaveurs.blogspot.com tel: 06/58/30/13/14

First of its kind winking and blinking Dragon shoulder puppet inspired by Falkor the luck dragon from The Never Ending Story. ****Price discount when ordered though my website www.waterdragonstudios.com Other designs and colours are available. These friendly, blinking, talking shoulder puppets make a lightweight and versatile companion. Each Creature Features includes manually blinking eyelids controlled by your fingers inside the head, a moving jaw and a full body to curl comfortably around shoulder or hips. These puppets also come inclusive of poseable legs and a first of its kind mechanism which always you to not only control its blinking eyes but also offer Falkor its famous wink from the film. These puppets are NOT toys, they are specifically designed to be cared for by entertainers, fantasy art lovers and collectors. waiting time for hand made shoulder Daemons *can* be up to 8-10 weeks- although a fast track package can be discussed. Please let us know if you have a particular event up and coming we need to aim for. If you are looking for one of our custom basic models please check out my page :) Exchanges and returns Although Creature Features are committed to creating elegant, extraordinary puppets as well as satisfied customers, we do have some rules with regards to exchanges and returns - Firstly, we will be working closely with you during the creation process to ensure your creature's design is transparent for you as possible - this is of utmost importance to avoid the sometimes expensive process of return postage of bulky items - with this in mind, once a feature has been finalized, we can not accept returns or exchanges - most especially for international sales. Faults Our Creatures are designed, crafted and created over a 8-10 week, during which time I will liaise with directly to ensure your design is created as close to your unique specifications as possible. We put great pride, skill and work into the creative process and with all this in mind, we would like to remind customers of these points regarding faulty returns: Creature Features are show puppets, not toys, although the intended owner may indeed be children, it is the parents or guardians responsibility to ensure your unique, one-off puppet Creature is handled carefully and safely - WaterDragon will not be responsible for any breakages due to misuse or neglect, nor any breakages during the shipping process. Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.

Early 20th century puppet head A very cool and unique handmade puppet head in the form of a monkey. Papier mâché and wood form with hand painted detail. The jaw in articulated with a wooden section inside the head, allowing the mouth to crudely open and close. The covering skin is handstitched in sections to the head. Overall a cool item and quite unique with its aged look. Stand not included as part of this sale Dimensions in inches: H 7 x W 7 x D 8 Origin: English Period: 1930 Condition: Aged surface through wear and tear is present across this item, fading of the surface is present in sections as shown in the photos provided, light weathering to the edges of the sections of the papier Mache, old fur is also worn in sections but that’s what make this item so cool. Overall this item is in great condition for its age and previous use, a wonderful patination across the papier mâché.

The villains take center stage as the foes of the Fantastic Four step into the forefront. After years of continued defeat at the hands of the FF, why would a person continue to attempt something he has learned to be impossible? Get inside the heads of all your favorite FF Foes as we watch their capers from start to fin

Dragon puppet with mouth and gripping hands (sheath) in natural latex and fabric. Puppet that can be manipulated by passing a hand inside the head (mobility of the face) and the other hand at the height of the holes provided for this purpose (the manipulator's hand becomes the hand of the puppet). Dimensions: Height. 150 cm, Wingspan 140 cm, Head 26 cm long, height approximately 22 cm, width approximately 20 cm. NON-CONTRACTUAL FABRICS AND PAINTING (let’s discuss it) For all purchases, please provide your telephone number which must appear on the parcel slip Creation to order. Internship opportunity Contacts: [email protected] troisratonslaveurs.blogspot.com tel: 06/58/30/13/14

First of its kind winking and blinking Dragon shoulder puppet inspired by Falkor the luck dragon from The Never Ending Story. ****Price discount when ordered though my website www.waterdragonstudios.com Other designs and colours are available. These friendly, blinking, talking shoulder puppets make a lightweight and versatile companion. Each Creature Features includes manually blinking eyelids controlled by your fingers inside the head, a moving jaw and a full body to curl comfortably around shoulder or hips. These puppets also come inclusive of poseable legs and a first of its kind mechanism which always you to not only control its blinking eyes but also offer Falkor its famous wink from the film. These puppets are NOT toys, they are specifically designed to be cared for by entertainers, fantasy art lovers and collectors. waiting time for hand made shoulder Daemons *can* be up to 8-10 weeks- although a fast track package can be discussed. Please let us know if you have a particular event up and coming we need to aim for. If you are looking for one of our custom basic models please check out my page :) Exchanges and returns Although Creature Features are committed to creating elegant, extraordinary puppets as well as satisfied customers, we do have some rules with regards to exchanges and returns - Firstly, we will be working closely with you during the creation process to ensure your creature's design is transparent for you as possible - this is of utmost importance to avoid the sometimes expensive process of return postage of bulky items - with this in mind, once a feature has been finalized, we can not accept returns or exchanges - most especially for international sales. Faults Our Creatures are designed, crafted and created over a 8-10 week, during which time I will liaise with directly to ensure your design is created as close to your unique specifications as possible. We put great pride, skill and work into the creative process and with all this in mind, we would like to remind customers of these points regarding faulty returns: Creature Features are show puppets, not toys, although the intended owner may indeed be children, it is the parents or guardians responsibility to ensure your unique, one-off puppet Creature is handled carefully and safely - WaterDragon will not be responsible for any breakages due to misuse or neglect, nor any breakages during the shipping process. Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.

Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head A charming example of a mid-20th Century English Papier Mache giraffe puppet head. Made from layers of papier and hand painted detail. The inside is constructed to fit on a figure of sorts and move up and down due to the placements of the metal wires and supporting pine section. Size in inches: H 11” x W 16” x D 8” Completely solid in structure and form, aging and wear across the surface with loss of painted detail. In overall presentable condition considering use and age.

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Large male troll puppet with mouth and gripping hands (sheath) in natural latex and fabric. Puppet that can be manipulated by passing a hand inside the head (mobility of the face) and the other hand at the height of the holes provided for this purpose (the manipulator's hand becomes the hand of the puppet). NON-CONTRACTUAL FABRICS (let’s discuss it) Dimensions: Height 90 cm, Wingspan 130 cm, Head width 40cm x 19 cm high. FOR ALL PURCHASES PLEASE COMMUNICATE YOUR ORDER NUMBER TELEPHONE WHICH MUST APPEAR ON THE SCHEDULE PACKAGE Creation to order. Internship opportunity Contacts: [email protected] troisratonslaveurs.blogspot.com tel: 06/58/30/13/14

MONDAY After a string of questionable antics last year, it's clear that Wavves singer Nathan Williams is unlikely to win any personality contests. No matter. Like its title suggests, the band's new album King of the Beach is bursting with shiny, obnoxiously catchy pop that deserves to be played loud and often. Tune out during the banter and it should be a good night. Opening is Christmas Island and Laughing Man. At the Rock and Roll Hotel. $14, 8:30 p.m.

Large Witch puppet with mouth and gripping hands (sheath) in natural latex and fabric. Puppet that can be manipulated by passing a hand inside the head (facial mobility) and the other hand at the height of the holes provided for this purpose (the hand of the manipulator becomes the hand of the puppet). NON-CONTRACTUAL FABRICS AND PAINTING (let’s discuss it) Dimensions: Height. 100 cm, Wingspan 120 cm, Head Height 24 and Width approximately 24 cm. For all purchases please provide your telephone number which must appear on the package slip Creation to order. Internship opportunity Contacts: troisraconslaveurs [!at] orange.fr troisratonslaveurs.blogspot.com tel: 06/58/30/13/14

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A beautiful Prudence Kitten hand puppet from the 1950s, based on the BBC TV programme by Annette Mills (best known for Muffin the Mule). This glove puppet has a hard, moulded head and a soft faux fur body. The head is flocked although has worn over time particularly on the right hand side. Prudence has black and pink flat ears, painted eyes and nose and wiry whiskers - some of which have been lost over time. She has pink felt paw pads. Her body is still lovely and soft and shiny - there are some areas on the back which have faded in colour, most likely where she has been displayed. Inside the glove there is a small hole in the head for one finger and then other fingers can be inserted into the paws. This is such a quaint vintage item, so reminiscent of 1950s toys and a time when children were entertained by ten minute puppet shows on black and white television sets. This is an opportunity to own this nostalgic piece of history, to add to a collection or gift to someone special. Prudence would look beautiful displayed. Prudence measures 22cm in length and approximately 14cm wide with paws outstretched. Delivery is included in the price - Royal Mail Tracked - and I aim to post next working day.

In creating my puppets, I had planned to refer to several books on my shelf; I own a small library of books on the topic of building puppets and also a couple of books on making Waldorf dolls, but none of my books offered much help when it came to creating a glove-puppet with a Waldorf style doll-head. When making a glove-puppet, it is usual to have space inside the head for the fingers of the puppeteer; however, on a traditional Waldorf doll-head, it would be very difficult to create a space inside the head. This left me with a bit of a problem - I now had to design a pattern for a glove-puppet from scratch. I sewed test patterns from muslin and then proceeded to cut up precious pieces of vintage velvet which had been hoarded for many years in my fabric-stash, only to discover that my patterns were flawed. Back to the drawing board, and on to using revised patterns to cut the next series of puppet-bodies from some lovely brown velour... only to discover that my pattern was still not quite right! Luckily, I was able to buy more brown velour to use when I finally perfected the pattern! In this tutorial, I will give you guidelines for creating your own pattern, however, I strongly recommend that you create puppet bodies from muslin (or some other scrap fabric such as an old t-shirt) to test your pattern before you cut your puppet-body pieces from fine cloth. MAKING THE HEAD There are several good books on making Waldorf doll heads, including one titled Making Waldorf Dolls published by Hawthorn Press. Additionally, you can find excellent instructions on the blog Doing Without. Below, I offer a very basic outline of instructions, however, if you've never made a Waldorf doll-head, I suggest you refer to secondary resources for more specific information. Most Waldorf doll-making instructions tell you to start off with tubular gauze. In the United States, tubular gauze is only available via mail-order; not having any on hand, and wanting better control over the size of my doll-head anyhow, I sewed a tube using fabric from an old, cotton t-shirt. Knowing I wanted my head to be about 4 1/2 cm wide and approx. 5 1/2 or 6 cm high, I cut the width of my fabric about 13 1/2 cm wide, folded it and sewed it into a tube. Then I made a tight gather at the top, turned it inside-out, stuffed it firmly (so the height was approx. 6 cm), and tied it off at the bottom. To create the eyeline, I took heavy cotton thread, wrapped it a few times horizontally around the center of the head, made a few vertical wraps and then tied off the string. To secure the string, I sewed an "X" where the horizontal and vertical wrappings crossed on both sides, then pulled down the horizontal crossing at the back to get the correct shape to the head. To make a nose, I stitched round and round, just beneath the eyeline, catching bits of stuffing as I went along, pulling tight until I had a small raised area. To firm-up the nose of my puppet-head, I smeared on a good layer of white-glue and allowed it to dry. Many years ago, I bought two yards of mini-ribbed cotton fabric and dyed it a rosy-tan color. I was glad to have it in my stash and used this bounty to cover my puppet-heads. Before I sewed on the face, I decided on eye and mouth placement by inserting pins into the head (the eyes go right on the eyeline.) Then, inspired to try something new, I also created a Mother Earth puppet with a head from felt. You will notice, in the pattern I drew, that the neck is quite wide; I had planned to construct the puppet so that my fingers could fit up inside the head, but changed my mind; The neck on my puppet head is narrower and accommodates my fingers going up behind the head inside a pocket, as you will see below when I describe construction of the puppet bodies. Anyhow, to create this type of head from felt, you will need to draw a head with a face in profile and cut 2 pieces. You will also need to cut one gusset-piece to go up the back of the head. I do not show it in a photo, however, I sewed a test pattern from scrap-felt to make sure the size and shape of the head was correct. My first version was too small, so I enlarged the pattern slightly and then proceeded to use the corrected version of my pattern to cut my peach-colored wool felt. Here you can see the top of the head where the gusset meets the side-pieces. I have also embroidered eyes and a mouth. The cheeks are made pink by applying red wax crayon. MAKING THE BODY Here is a drawing of the basic pattern I created for my puppets (both the Root Children and Mother Earth.) You will need to cut two of these. There is a 1/2 cm seam allowance built into the pattern -- and, please know that the whole thing is sized generously. I have given measurements, however, this is not rocket-science... if your pattern does not exactly match mine, don't worry. Just keep in mind that it's always better to cut a little larger than you will need. If your puppet-body is too small, it might not fit, however, if it's too large, you can always make it a bit smaller. Measurements: The portion at the top, extending up from the neck, will form a pocket at the back of the puppet's head to accommodate your fingers. It is 7 1/2 cm wide. At the widest point, the arms measure 21 1/2 cm. The widest point of the body should measure approx. 19 1/2 cm. The height of the entire pattern should measure approx. 30 1/2 cm (or taller.) After I cut two body pattern pieces, I took one of the pieces and removed the tall portion from above the neck (this is marked by a dotted line in the pattern photo.) This tall portion above the neck is needed to form a pocket at the back of the head (to accommodate the fingers of the puppeteer); however, this flap of fabric is not needed on the front of the puppet! Next, I pulled out my stash of knit cotton (which I had used to cover the puppet head) and cut 4 hand pieces per puppet. To make a pattern for the hand pieces, I matched the width of the hand-pattern to the width of the arm opening of the body. My hand patterns are approx. 4 cm wide and 4 1/2 cm tall. You will also notice, in the photo above, that I finished off the puppet head by removing most of the fabric which had been hanging off the bottom of the head. I left approx. 2-3 cm of fabric, folded it toward the back and carefully sewed it down. Then I pinned the hands onto the right-sides of puppet body pieces and sewed them in place. Next, I matched up the hands, front to back, pinned the sides of the bodies together (front to back) and sewed down each side from the neck, around the hand and down to the bottom edge. Note: I left 1/2 cm at the top of the neck unsewn. This allowed me to roll the fabric under when I pinned & sewed the front of the body to the head. For me, attaching the head of the puppet to the body is always the best part, because, after this is done, I can put my hand inside and make the puppet wave hello. That first hello is always very sweet and magical. This is what I love most about glove puppets -- their expressiveness -- their ability to wave hello, nod their heads, play peek-a-boo, clap their hands and then take a bow... To attach the head, I pinned the front of the neck (where I had removed the tall flap of fabric) beneath the face and then sewed the pocket-flap to the back of the head. The pocket flap is not intended to be sewn down flat against the head. It should be raised in the back to form a roomy pocket for your finger(s). I had intended it to fit 2 fingers, however, I actually find it most comfortable to control this puppet with my index finger up behind the head, my thumb controlling one of the hands and my middle finger controlling the other hand. Note: I did not sew down the top of the pocket at the back of the head. Leaving the top of the pocket open left a little more room for my finger(s), and, because I have covered the heads of my Root Child puppets with stretchy knit hats, this works out just fine. According to your preferences, you may or may not want to sew the top of the pocket shut. COSTUMING THE PUPPETS The Root Children, newly awoken, dressed in their brown, root gowns Now for the fun part -- costuming the puppets! There are so many choices to make... I added grey, looped braids beneath the cap of my Mother Earth puppet, and added hair only on the front of my Root Child puppets because I couldn't figure out how to add hair over the pocket at the back of the head... Root Child glove-puppet by Melissa However, my clever friend Melissa figured out how to add hair to the entire head (front and back) of her Root Child puppet! To create hair, she crocheted a cap for her puppet using a loop-stitch, and it looks so wonderful that I'm a bit in awe. I also stitched up flower-petal pinafores from wool felt to garb my Root Children for their Spring and Summertime festivities. I hope you have fun, too, coming up with your own original costuming ideas and designs. Mother Earth glove-puppet by Melissa RESOURCES FOR PURCHASING SUPPLIES U.S.A Child's Dream Come True Magic Cabin Canada Maplerose Bear Dance Crafts Australia Morning Star Winterwood Toys Mother Earth glove-puppet by Jen of SEWNnatural Finally, I'd like to share with you this link to the Ballard Institute at the University of Connecticut which shows several hand positions you can use to control your puppet. For this particular set of puppets, I am finding it most comfortable to use my index finger to control the head, with my thumb inside one puppet-arm and my middle finger inside the other arm; however, this link will show you a few other options. Tiptoes Lightly marionette by Rhonda of Joy Grows Mother Earth glove-puppet with a knit body by Melissa And now, dear Readers, a public service announcement: Did you know that, even if you "Like" we bloom here and/or Making Peg Dolls on Facebook, you may not be seeing updates and messages from me in your Facebook feed? 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Troll puppet with mouth and gripping hands (sheath) in natural latex and fabric. Puppet that can be manipulated by passing a hand inside the head (mobility of the face) and the other hand at the height of the holes provided for this purpose (the manipulator's hand becomes the hand of the puppet). Dimensions: Height. 100 cm, Wingspan 120 cm, Head between 12 and 24 cm. For all purchases, please provide your telephone number which must appear on the parcel slip Creation to order. Internship opportunity Contacts: [email protected] troisratonslaveurs.blogspot.com tel: 06/58/30/13/14