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Copies of "The Foam Book" for sale
I’m selling
10one copy of The Foam Book by Donald Devet and Drew Allison (also known as Grey Seal Puppets). I bought these for a workshop that never happened, and I’m finally getting around to doing something with them. As it happens, the books come direct from Grey Seal Puppets themselves, and have never even been removed from their individually-wrapped shipping plastics - they’re brand new. If you’re curious as to whether or not it’s a good book for you, check out the link above, which is my review of it (the only difference as far as I’m aware - not having opened the books myself - is the front cover which is an updated and prettier version and not the one I use on this site - see the listing below for the actual image of the books). My first muppet-type puppets were made using this book - I never knew anything about building them until reading it - and both of my patterns for muppet-type puppets (here and here) are designed using The Foam Book’s concepts. If you’d like a copy, please check out my eBay listing. I’m happy to ship anywhere in the world.
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Book Review: Make Money With Puppets
Every forum post that was ever asked by a new puppeteer about making money in the craft is often told in reply: you can’t. Puppet makers regularly report that they do not cover their costs, are reliant on other forms of income (many are in web design actually), and implement several puppetry-related money makers in order to earn anything from their work. So it’s refreshing to see that actually, these comments are not entirely correct. Paul Louis, of Youtube/Ehow/etc. puppet-building fame, has just released an ebook on making money with puppets. Not only is it something that every puppeteer would want to read, but it’s also from someone everyone would want to hear from given his success in the business.
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How to make a muppet-type puppet: Human Foam Puppet Pattern
Grab the first part of the pattern FREE or Grab the COMPLETE pattern 
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(both are DOWNLOAD ONLY)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.
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How to make a muppet-type puppet: Round Head Foam Puppet Pattern
This is my first muppet-type puppet pattern, based on a puppet I made in 2007 - actually, a female puppet, but this one is male (well, unless you modify it that is!). It’s my most popular pattern, and I’ve had great feedback from users!!! 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 Human Foam Puppet Pattern out (compare pattern differences below). Use the large links below to navigate the different sections.
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Video: Round Head Foam Puppet Pattern demonstration
The video is an accompaniment to the Round Head Foam Puppet pattern. This is only a demonstration of the finished puppet. (PS. Yes, I know, I suck at performing! But then, I’m a builder not an performer!)
@Jessica, if you're looking for more websites about bunraku puppetry, you can find them listed here. If you were looking for information about something else, let me know and I’ll try and point you in the right direction. Good luck with the assignment!
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