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Free parade puppet patterns: A list
(If you’re looking for patterns for other puppet types, please browse the other categories as you’ll find more lists there)
I will be adding to this list as I find more patterns; this list is for making giant puppets for parades. Please note that these patterns come free courtesy of the credited people; please respect their wishes for creditation (if requested) if you publish the link elsewhere. This is the total patterns of this particular puppet type listed on this site; feel free to browse for more on my site, but you’ll just end up back here again I promise.
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How to make a finger puppet: Ice cream pattern
I made this puppet a few years ago basically for fun: the idea was to make a finger puppet that suited my skill levels as an adult. It’s certainly not your average bear… er, ice cream cone… I took my very basic finger puppet pattern and added quite a few things to come up with the Ice Cream Finger Puppet. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, plenty of pictures, and a set of patterns, you can make this fun puppet for home play or performance. Use the large links below to navigate the different sections.
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Free pattern: How to make shadow puppets, Redback spider
Grab the FREE pattern, use the instructions within AND/OR watch the video tutorial belowIn the spirit of halloween, I’m giving you a fun…ok, creepy… shadow puppet pattern. It’s an Australian redback spider. All the instructions, including materials and tools, are provided in the pattern and the video; and there’s another video in the set that shows you how the puppet turns out.
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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 
Questions?
(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.
Thanks for your comment Evyn. Actually, this site is new, made up of content that is being moved from another site. There are a lot of articles and tutorials (some 400+) to move, so it takes me a little while to do it. I know the information isn't there currently, but it is coming.
... School of Puppetry on What are shadow puppets?If you're desperate, then you can find information about how to do shadow puppetry here:
http://www.puppetsinmelbourne.com.au/faq.php/2008/11/10/free-shadow-puppet-patterns
(This link will not work in a few months time, but instead will redirect to School of Puppetry)