How to make a muppet-type puppet: Human Foam Puppet Pattern

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I’m finally releasing my latest pattern. This pattern is great for those of you who have The Foam Book, but wished it came with patterns! With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, plenty of pictures, and a set of patterns, you too can make a foam puppet. You can use the patterns to make humans, monsters or animals! You may also want to check the Round Head Foam Puppet Pattern out (compare pattern differences below). Use the large links below to navigate the different sections.

• Features
• Examples
• Reviews
• Comparison

Features

• Print-and-cut patterns, instructions and pictures, means no guesswork
• This pattern is designed for the beginner, so it’s easy to follow and produces great results!
• Patterns are made with multiple uses/characters in mind, so your imagination is your only limit
• Learn from someone else’s mistakes! Handy tips show you what not to do
• Instant download; no waiting forever for the mailman to deliver it
• A custom made muppet-type puppet could cost you upwards of hundreds of dollars; this reusable pattern is only $25 USD and could save you lots of money
• This pattern even has a set of exercises and games for using your puppet. Lip synch for beginners!

Got questions? Try this FAQ.

Build

1. A durable puppet mouth, with easy-to-use grip

2. A three-piece foam head

3. Durable foam body

4. Complete body- and head- skin coverings

5. Neck and facial features (wig, nose and ear patterns included)

6. Arms, hands and permanently installed rods

7. Costume (t-shirt)

Examples

More example images can be found here. A video of a puppet made using the pattern can be found here (it’s Jeff, the one on the left). If you’d like to share your pics using the pattern, please do email me a link!

Print and use body patterns; includes instructions on how to make shoulders for sturdiness.

Wig pattern included: I show you how to cut your puppet’s hair to style

The pattern can be tailored to your character design. Just change the accessories, fabrics, or colours!

I used the exact same pattern for a show in 2007. The puppeteer enjoyed making the puppet do odd things!

Reviews

Diana MacDowall said

Every year at work (I’m in the British Civil Service) we do a traditional Pantomime at work. This year we had a character based on 2 of our Executive Directors. Originally it was going to be played by 2 people - but they both had to drop out. Then I thought abou[t] using some puppets instead. I found your pattern and bought it and made 2 grey people. Being able to do their facial features and hair meant that they actually "looked" (sort of) like the people Robert and Clive that they represented. Anyway, they were the hit of the Panto. Robert wants his puppet to sit on his computer so when he’s not there it can make the decisions instead of him. Some of my colleagues whant [sic] them to sit in on Steering Group meetings so we won’t need the originals …..Anyway, I couldn’t have made them so successfully without your pattern so thank you.

Pattern comparison

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