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How to Make a Muppet from Scratch! – Puppet Nerd – DIY

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Cube & Rectangular
Foam Type: Dry Fast (2.15 lb)
Firmness: Medium
Length: 24 inches
Width: 48 inches
Height: 1 inch

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I am a maker/performer. I primarily work on projects using puppetry but I also do projects that are fashion design, cosplay, costuming, set building, and much more. On this channel, I have building videos, Shop Tips, time-lapse build etc.

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How to Make a Sock Puppet (No Sewing)

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Learn how to make a silly sock puppet with basic materials and without the need for sewing or toxic glues.

Want to get more into puppet-making? Here are some of my suggestions for what to watch next:

– For more simple DIY puppet ideas from Jim Hensen himself, check out this lovely gem from 1969!

– Join Adam Savage (Mythbusters fame) as he learns how to design and make a professional style rod puppet from Rick Lyon:

– Adam Kreutinger’s channel is a great resource for detailed professional puppet making instructions. Here’s the first in his puppet building 101 series:

Materials needed for this project:
– 2-3 socks
– Corrugated cardboard sheet (a bit bigger than your hand)
– Cardboard tube
– 2 plastic spoons
– Colored paper (or white paper and a marker to color it in)
– Yarn
– Shoelace
– Cereal box cardboard
– Disposable chopsticks

Tools:
– Hot glue gun
– Scissors
– Ruler
– Pen
– Permanent marker

This tutorial is also available as a rap video, performed by a sock puppet… because why not?!

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Shot on Sony FS700 and Fuji XT-2
Edited in DaVinci Resolve