Backpack Support for Walkaround Puppet

Backpack Support for Walkaround Puppet

Yesterday I finally finished the backpack support system for my in-progress full-body puppet. The system I used owes a lot to James Wojtal and his awesome dinosaur skeleton puppets; thanks James! The top ring is supported by two curved pieces of PVC pipe, which I bent...
Atlatl’s Legs

Atlatl’s Legs

In the last couple of weeks, I’ve made a lot of progress with Atlatl’s legs. When we last left our heroes, I’d built his feet, and I’d made them the biggest I could, figuring I could trim them down later. I’d also started to build one of...

Two puppets at once

A short test of how I’ll be able to perform Moss riding on Atlatl’s back. The song is “Sunshine” by Matt Costa. Clearly needs a lot of work, but I think it looks pretty neat.

Atlatl progress

Puppetry projects are on hiatus as wedding preparation kicks into high gear, but here’s what Atlatl looks like now, covered in white broadcloth.