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How to place eyes on a puppet
First you need some eyes. Learn how to make them here.
To attach eyes, you can either sew or glue the eyes on. To glue, you can use contact cement – puppet makers recommend Green Contact Cement, or Crafter’s Choice “Ultimate” Glue. For Australians, buy some Foam Glue (on sale at Spotlight). Additionally, a puppet stand is ideal for when you are working with the head of the puppet, so you’re on the same eyeline as the head. Read the theory behind eye placement, then follow the steps on your own puppet.
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How to make puppet eyes
You can use a lot of different things to make eyes for a puppet. It really depends on the type of puppet you’re using, the materials, and of course, the character of the puppet. As mentioned in my post on the basics of puppet design, the eyes are the most important features of the puppet, as they convey the emotion and life of the character. This article includes a video tutorial for one method, a list of other suggestions, plus info about blinking eyes (aka ‘blinkers’).
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How to make a human puppet
‘Human puppet’ is such a loaded term. Puppets can look like anything, and there’s no ‘one way’ to make a human-looking one. A marionette can be human - just as a muppet-type can be too. But let me try and explain how to go about creating a puppet that looks ‘human’. This article includes an intro on human-ness, ‘realistic’ puppets, building human features and body parts, and gender differences; use the large links below to navigate between each section.
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