Warning!! This site is addictive. I am making my first puppet and love the tutorials. Adam you rock!!! Thank you for your charming and educational videos, and awesome patterns.
@Slay The Dragon Blog its valid criticism, what do you even mean? if the background instrumental is at the point it becomes a distraction then it should be considered for change, how can you even say its not valid?
around 11 y/o I read a book about making a vent dummy head of paper maché. It talked of news paper or brown paper bag over your clay model... but said that Tissue Paper would give a smoother finish. Being very intelligent, I knew that kleenex would fall apart and so I substituted Bounty-style paper toweling (stronger than kleenex) I wish, when he saw it, that my father, a craftsman in his own right, had taken me to a store to buy the right "tissue" wrapping-type paper... after a week or more of effort, I gave up, discouraged.
I've been seeing Arlo a lot in your videos. It's funny because Arlo was the one that got me interested in maybe trying to get my own puppet just for fun. Came full circle
I never thought I would be making puppets but it's about to happen and these videos are a God send. Great videos. You don't do the stuff that doesn't matter. Entertainment and informative.
Adam, your a LIFESAVER. I've been trying to figure out how to get a semi perminant hold for puppet hair for years! Who knew it was as simple as elmer's glue? I'm using this technique on my latest puppet build. Actually a bunch of them. I'm using a modified version of your baseball cap technique for the head, and a custom body/ head pattern. I also plan to give him light up eyes! Question, how do you make sharp teeth? I plan to give him a mouth full of serrated jaws. Would you sculpt the teeth, make a mold and cast in resin? Normally I carve them out if foam.
We have had some good luck with Instamorph, which is a moldable plastic you can mold by dipping it in boiling water. Super easy to work with and it makes excellent teeth!
Oh COME ON ADAM. You expect us to believe you learned to cut hair by watching someone cut YOUR hair? Dude, the shirt, the glasses, the quality hairstyle on that puppet. ADMIT THAT YOU ARE A HAIR STYLIST RIGHT NOW, in front of everyone!
Wow thanks Adam I didn't realise it would be that simple or that you could use elmers glue/pva to style the hair on a puppet. And btw this puppet building series is so helpful it's helped me so much with building my new character he's not perfect but he's my first attempt at a puppet from scratch will have to tag u in some photos when he's finished .Thank you.
You know, back in the 1980s, my punk friends and I used to put our mowhawks up in the air with Elmer's Glue! It's a great product because it's so non-toxic and so easy to wash out, LOL. Great tutorial!
THANK you for your tutorials! I am in the process of making my second puppet using your tutorials and they stand out above the others I’ve made. You make the process feel doable and seeing the puppets come to life is so so fun! Thanks again!
I just have to say that I am loving your channel. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the videos. Please hurry up with the new ones. This is like waiting for the next season of Game Of Thrones. lolol
So my 8yr old nephew has picked up on ventriloquism and he is that munchkin that is insanely good and hooked on video gaming...My brother bought him a puppet at a Goodwill store last month for like $8....It has become his favorite thing in the world. He spends more time now playing and learning how to work the puppet that he hasn't been playing with his video games much, and that's HUGE!!...He is actually getting very good and as the crafty aunt, I've been summoned to create a puppet for him...This is going to help so very much, THANK YOU💖
Great! Can't wait to see what's next. This whole series has really helped me out with thinking outside of the box when it comes to puppet design and items that can be used for construction!
this is an inference based off of the other videos in the series. I feel as though if you follow the same procedure, but working around the mouth instead of on the top of the head, you should be able to get a nice looking beard/mustache. Again, just a thought.
I appreciate you leaving in the part where the glue bottle pops and hits your arm. This is a "Fun" proyect though ...so were here to have fun and learn. Thanks fot the videos.
I was going to use pva glue which is the same what you were using based on what I saw from videos you had previously done. I am using small bundles of wool for my hair. I put a few different colours together and brush the wool so it is puffy but more realistic. Only because it is what I need for the characters I am doing. Plus I have to change skins on my puppet. Took me ten of your videos to figure out you use fleece with is a little more forgiving with the stitch marks. Thanks for all the awesome videos. You have been uber helpful.
oh, question adam: how would you do a curl on the forehead? like Christopher Reeve in superman? would you cut the shape out on the hair pattern? or style long strands with glue into the curl?
I don't know why but your videos are so relaxing and addicting xD 😂 i even feel like it's so satisfying. It actually reminded me of the Adventures of Pinocchio (1999) movie where Giepeto is making/carving Pinocchio jaja it was so satisfying for me lol 😂
Hi there, your tutorials are excellent for new builders like myself. Would contact cement work as an alternative to attaching the hair to the head, or is stitching the best way to go? Many Thanks.
I'm trying to make a puppet with hair that has a lot of volume, so either the strands have to be long for I'll need to build a foam hair base for the faux fur to go onto. You suggested using a wig for puppet hair in this video but I havent been able to find a method in how someone would do this? Any suggestions?
Hello, Could it be a video about making a beard and mustache? And is there information about alternative hair-making techniques instead of long plush fabric? For example, easy to find types of rope etc?
What materials would you suggest for longer hair? Im thinking of using thin strips of scrap fleece as I want the hair to look kinda raggedy, but any insight would be appreciated.
Do you find if the hair is running in one direction ( or is this just compression from the bolt? I have been cutting hair in day 2 pieces working the hair away from the part emphasizing it vs. training it. Am I making un necessary work here? Btw, your doing everything on your channel I’m dreaming of doing but in your own way. Way to go. Your my hero. Sooo I watch your stuff like a hawk and sooo appreciate everyone you take time from your family to help. It’s been a tough year sooo I’ve have quite a slow down but your enthusiasm gets me going. Your links are great too
Will this method work if you want your puppet to have really long hair? The design I'm wanting would have her hair go down to about her mid-back. Will this still work for that or should I try something else?
Hi Adam! Thank you so much for these videos! I've just gotten into puppet building and your videos have been a great help! I was wondering what type of material you would suggest for a ponytail? I've been considering wigs or faux fur and i'm not sure what would work best. Cheap wigs can fall apart and I'm not sure if faux fur would be long enough. thoughts?
Warning!! This site is addictive. I am making my first puppet and love the tutorials. Adam you rock!!! Thank you for your charming and educational videos, and awesome patterns.
Thanks so much!
THE 5 SECOND INSTRUMENTAL LOOP IS DRIVING ME INSANE
Yeah. Sorry. I cut way back on it for my recent videos.
Chill
SAME
MovieEveryDay NOW STOP I HATE YOU
@Slay The Dragon Blog its valid criticism, what do you even mean? if the background instrumental is at the point it becomes a distraction then it should be considered for change, how can you even say its not valid?
This channel has got me obsessed with puppets now😁
❤️❤️❤️❤️ You are definitely in the right place!
Same
I am obsessed with puppets too lol
Same
Lol same 😂
I wish I knew this is a valid career option as a child. It's everything I love doing.
Haha. I’m not sure it is. But it is fun!!!
around 11 y/o I read a book about making a vent dummy head of paper maché. It talked of news paper or brown paper bag over your clay model... but said that Tissue Paper would give a smoother finish. Being very intelligent, I knew that kleenex would fall apart and so I substituted Bounty-style paper toweling (stronger than kleenex)
I wish, when he saw it, that my father, a craftsman in his own right, had taken me to a store to buy the right "tissue" wrapping-type paper... after a week or more of effort, I gave up, discouraged.
Adam your on of the few puppet makers that actually give out free patterns. Your so awesome :)
best DIY craft channel so far :)
Thanks!!!
# best channel ever!!!!!!!
He is so smart
These puppets are more then a diy craft
Ok he’s good but YOU POSTED A VIDEO ON HOW TO MAKE A WORKING SPIDER MAND BLINKING MASK THINGY LIKE WOW
This series is gold! You’ve communicated everything so beautifully, with so many wonderful tips. Thank you, thank you!
I've been seeing Arlo a lot in your videos. It's funny because Arlo was the one that got me interested in maybe trying to get my own puppet just for fun. Came full circle
Cool!
Well, he made Arlo's puppet, so...
@@tibethatguy I think you missed the point here bud.
I never thought I would be making puppets but it's about to happen and these videos are a God send. Great videos. You don't do the stuff that doesn't matter. Entertainment and informative.
Adam, your a LIFESAVER. I've been trying to figure out how to get a semi perminant hold for puppet hair for years! Who knew it was as simple as elmer's glue? I'm using this technique on my latest puppet build. Actually a bunch of them. I'm using a modified version of your baseball cap technique for the head, and a custom body/ head pattern. I also plan to give him light up eyes! Question, how do you make sharp teeth? I plan to give him a mouth full of serrated jaws. Would you sculpt the teeth, make a mold and cast in resin? Normally I carve them out if foam.
We have had some good luck with Instamorph, which is a moldable plastic you can mold by dipping it in boiling water. Super easy to work with and it makes excellent teeth!
wow, that final style looks reaaaly convincing! nice!
Haven't found a better puppet making tutorial (Paid or free)., and the puppet quality is amazing! Thank you so much!!!
This is the best TH-cam channel ever
Oh COME ON ADAM. You expect us to believe you learned to cut hair by watching someone cut YOUR hair? Dude, the shirt, the glasses, the quality hairstyle on that puppet. ADMIT THAT YOU ARE A HAIR STYLIST RIGHT NOW, in front of everyone!
Wow!!! Fur is such a smart idea!!
Thanks so much!
Your strategy is amazing I’m trying to make a puppet and I’ll follow your steps
Can’t wait to see how it comes out!
:15 second mark....you made Arlo??? You're my HERO!
I haven't heard anything about your health update but I think of you often and pray for your recovery. Get well soon.
When a puppet has a better hairstyle than you lol
Shut up
@@senvguild173 You seem fun at parties.
@@tiredjay3000 well thanks
Wow thanks Adam I didn't realise it would be that simple or that you could use elmers glue/pva to style the hair on a puppet. And btw this puppet building series is so helpful it's helped me so much with building my new character he's not perfect but he's my first attempt at a puppet from scratch will have to tag u in some photos when he's finished .Thank you.
Hey, great idea. So obvious, yet I didn't really think it would work so well on synthetic hair thanks so much!
Happy to help!
I can't wait to try this! Thank you!!! You are a great teacher.
You know, back in the 1980s, my punk friends and I used to put our mowhawks up in the air with Elmer's Glue! It's a great product because it's so non-toxic and so easy to wash out, LOL.
Great tutorial!
I love all of your puppets that you made
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This was extremely helpful for me in coming up with a hairline shape. Thanks, Adam.
Adam? It's. So. AWESOME!
THANK you for your tutorials! I am in the process of making my second puppet using your tutorials and they stand out above the others I’ve made. You make the process feel doable and seeing the puppets come to life is so so fun! Thanks again!
Happy to help!
Love this....I'm thinking of bringing my comic to life through puppets. Your channel is very inspiring...thanks
thats a sick idea bro you gotta post it
I just have to say that I am loving your channel. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the videos. Please hurry up with the new ones. This is like waiting for the next season of Game Of Thrones. lolol
So my 8yr old nephew has picked up on ventriloquism and he is that munchkin that is insanely good and hooked on video gaming...My brother bought him a puppet at a Goodwill store last month for like $8....It has become his favorite thing in the world. He spends more time now playing and learning how to work the puppet that he hasn't been playing with his video games much, and that's HUGE!!...He is actually getting very good and as the crafty aunt, I've been summoned to create a puppet for him...This is going to help so very much, THANK YOU💖
Glad to hear it!
You are a good teacher.
Thanks again, Adam!! Another great video!!
EXCELLENT! You do a beautiful, clear job of presenting these techniques!
Thank you for sharing useful tips.This is a inspiartion for all those who want to build puppets
My granddaughter is so inspired by you she is making a puppet today thank you
Happy to help!
This is such a great video series, I love it!
You need more subs I'm addicted to your channel
Love your videos!! These are a great tool for aspiring puppet builders!
I'm Starting on mine today... first one ever... I have always loved puppets and I'm hoping to use one for ministry for youth!
Can you teach us how to make more realistic slightly less muppet like animal puppets? That would be awesome. I'm a huge fan
What’s wrong with the Muppets?
So good!
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I love it, I never use Elmers glue for my style hair, but i like the tip. I look forward to seeing the next video
Great! Can't wait to see what's next. This whole series has really helped me out with thinking outside of the box when it comes to puppet design and items that can be used for construction!
Great video Adam.
I have a monster puppet whose fur is matted down from storage, any advice on sprucing/ fluffing it up again.
Can you make a teaching video about facial hair on a puppet? Thank you!
this is an inference based off of the other videos in the series. I feel as though if you follow the same procedure, but working around the mouth instead of on the top of the head, you should be able to get a nice looking beard/mustache. Again, just a thought.
For the hair styling go to the local barber’s or hair stylist and bring Elmer’s glue
Hi, Adam! How would you go about making puppet hair for Mona from Nanalan?
Amazing job and amazing tutorial! I was thinking to do my first puppet with a punk mohawk. Any recommendations?
The puppet looks like conan
Rici Mercury lol
That's exactly what I thought! LOL
Rici Mercury LOL
Conan o puppet
I appreciate you leaving in the part where the glue bottle pops and hits your arm.
This is a "Fun" proyect though ...so were here to have fun and learn.
Thanks fot the videos.
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I was going to use pva glue which is the same what you were using based on what I saw from videos you had previously done. I am using small bundles of wool for my hair. I put a few different colours together and brush the wool so it is puffy but more realistic. Only because it is what I need for the characters I am doing. Plus I have to change skins on my puppet. Took me ten of your videos to figure out you use fleece with is a little more forgiving with the stitch marks. Thanks for all the awesome videos. You have been uber helpful.
oh, question adam: how would you do a curl on the forehead? like Christopher Reeve in superman? would you cut the shape out on the hair pattern? or style long strands with glue into the curl?
Hi Adam! Love your videos. What type of thread do you use to sew?
For hand sewing I typically use upholstery thread.
there was nothing like youtube in the 1960's when i needed it!
Muito legal!!!??🥰🥰
Vou tentar!!!! Sou apaixonado por puppets!!!!!!
Again a great video. Thanks, man!
I really love your step by step tutorial.
+Tim Pommorin: Thanks!
+Tim Pommorin: Thanks!
This is so smart!
amazing and super helpful!
The hair is really good
Thanks so much!
That hair is so realistic 🤯
You're the best adam
Thanks!
Adam if you wanted to give it a long braided ponytail with fur, can you show how to do this?
Sure!!!
10:16 U SHOULD BE A MAGICIAN U MADE THAT GLUE FLY
Adam IS a magician. Actually...with card tricks and everything.
Can’t wait to make mine!
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I don't know if you'll reply, but I'm working on planning out a puppet! What material should I use/how do I make long girl hair?
I would recommend a wig.
I really enjoy your videos. Ty for making them.
Thank you!
I don't know why but your videos are so relaxing and addicting xD 😂 i even feel like it's so satisfying. It actually reminded me of the Adventures of Pinocchio (1999) movie where Giepeto is making/carving Pinocchio jaja it was so satisfying for me lol 😂
Cool puppets
Thanks so much!
When he said that he was going to draw the hairline we wanted I started laughing
Hi there, your tutorials are excellent for new builders like myself. Would contact cement work as an alternative to attaching the hair to the head, or is stitching the best way to go? Many Thanks.
I'm trying to make a puppet with hair that has a lot of volume, so either the strands have to be long for I'll need to build a foam hair base for the faux fur to go onto. You suggested using a wig for puppet hair in this video but I havent been able to find a method in how someone would do this? Any suggestions?
Would a curve neadle work just as good?
Can you make a pattern for the hair you did in this video
This was years ago. Sorry I don’t have it.
Okay thanks you seem to be one of the nice youtubers that actually take the time to read the comments and reply once again thank you
I was wondering what type of stitching you use like a Jimhenson stitch or? But not just for the hair also the head and body stitching
This has been so, SO helpfull
Adam...You are so inspiring! Thanks for another great tutorial! Do you hold workshops?
Hey Adam
Just wondering where you buy your Antron fleece
Hello,
Could it be a video about making a beard and mustache? And is there information about alternative hair-making techniques instead of long plush fabric? For example, easy to find types of rope etc?
I have a video for a mustache here. th-cam.com/video/JImIMH-9_So/w-d-xo.html
Thank you man. You know, Adam means Man in Turkish language👍
Could you possibly do a longer hair female esc tutorial?
fantastic.
Great video you inspire me to do ventriloquist
Awesome!! Did you see the podcast we did with ventriloquist Terry Fator? th-cam.com/video/2D4o7xJB9gI/w-d-xo.html
Super nice thanks for your video im excited to make it someday :)
Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
What materials would you suggest for longer hair? Im thinking of using thin strips of scrap fleece as I want the hair to look kinda raggedy, but any insight would be appreciated.
These are great, I’m thinking about making a puppet now lol
Thank you 😊
6:51 *jimmy neutron energy*
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Pungybub oh no
Wouldn't glue make the fur no longer soft?
Yes.
Adam Kreutinger then why would you put glue in the fur?
I'd like to make the hair and eyes removable and interchangeable, any tips for that?
Wow! Do you do commissions?
Do you find if the hair is running in one direction ( or is this just compression from the bolt? I have been cutting hair in day 2 pieces working the hair away from the part emphasizing it vs. training it. Am I making un necessary work here?
Btw, your doing everything on your channel I’m dreaming of doing but in your own way. Way to go. Your my hero. Sooo I watch your stuff like a hawk and sooo appreciate everyone you take time from your family to help.
It’s been a tough year sooo I’ve have quite a slow down but your enthusiasm gets me going. Your links are great too
Puppetville- Beth O'Brien Thanks so much! Yes the fur does have a direction. You can use it to your advantage or you can ignore it.
10:17 though 🤣
"Warning, the hair isnt going to look good at first."
10 seconds later...
You've made Ed Sheeran, mate
Amazing
Cool! Can’t wait to see it! Tag me in it on Instagram!
@@PuppetNerd Sure I will!!!! :D
Will this method work if you want your puppet to have really long hair?
The design I'm wanting would have her hair go down to about her mid-back. Will this still work for that or should I try something else?
I’m using jumbo braiding hair for a ponytail braid
wooow c'est très magnifique
Hi Adam! Thank you so much for these videos! I've just gotten into puppet building and your videos have been a great help! I was wondering what type of material you would suggest for a ponytail? I've been considering wigs or faux fur and i'm not sure what would work best. Cheap wigs can fall apart and I'm not sure if faux fur would be long enough. thoughts?
Any suggestions for a puppet with long hair?
I would recommend using a wig.
Hi Adam! Do you think could it work with fix hair gel??? Best regards
I wouldn’t recommend it.
@@PuppetNerd Thanks!!!;)
Do you have any recommendations for a more curly hairstyle
Try a wig.