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Puppetry

From making shadow puppets to DIY Junk Drawer Puppets with Jim Henson, learn all the tricks of the trade here.
"How to Be a ventriloquist" cover image
Sep 2, 2008

Learn the definition of ventriloquism with expert voice throwing tips from a professional comedian in this free online ventriloquism lesson video clip. ...

"How to Use the Bunraku Puppet's wrist controller" cover image
Sep 2, 2008

How are puppets controlled? Learn about the function of a Bunraku Puppet Wrist Arm Control in this free puppetry lesson from an expert puppeteer. ...

"How to Perform with a puppet" cover image
Sep 2, 2008

for kids and adults! Our expert puppeteer will teach you basic puppet performance with expert puppeteering tips in this free online performance video series. ...

"How to Start your own puppet company" cover image
Sep 2, 2008

Learn how to start your own puppet company home business, with tips on where to get puppets, what equipment you need and how to train puppeteers in this free video series. ...

"How to Throw your voice for dummies" cover image
Aug 30, 2008

Watch this instructional voice video for dummies that breaks down the basics of throwing your voice. This humorous tutorial reveals the ancient secret techniques you will need to be able to throw your ...

"How to Make shadow puppet joints" cover image
Aug 30, 2008

Check out this instructional puppetry video that explains two methods to make shadow puppet joints. You can use any puppet pattern. Using the Mr. Stripes puppet as an example, this tutorial video show ...

A person assembling a device with wires and tools on a work surface.
Aug 27, 2008

In this puppetry tutorial, learn how to fix a broken stop motion animation armature that suffered massive limb loss. This how to video is done by an amateur for amateurs who need help repairing their ...

"How to Build a puppet from scratch" cover image
May 9, 2008

Check out this video to learn how to build a puppet from scratch, ...

"How to Make a puppet from stuffed toys" cover image
Mar 7, 2008

Watch this video to learn how to make puppets from stuffed toys. In this video, Barbara Dewey converts Pink Panther, Bugs Bunny and several others into ventriloquist figures. Barbara also gives some t ...

A person cutting orange fabric with scissors on a blue cutting mat.
Mar 6, 2008

Watch this visual demonstration to learn how to make your own puppet. ...