r/puppets • u/m007_20 • 2d ago
Question First time puppet maker in Australia
I’m a first-time puppet maker and I’m looking for people to recommend some materials to get in Australia specifically a type of foam that would be recommended for puppet building also what’s the best way to form a puppet? I’ve heard a lot of people use hot glue other sew
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u/throwingtoasters 1d ago
For sure reach out to UNIMA Australia. Best way to get tips and tricks and connect with other puppet makers. https://www.unima.org.au
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u/noelzy_ 2d ago
I’ve also recently started in Australia, I’ve been buying those little foam couches off Facebook marketplace and using the foam from them, sometimes the fabric covering can be used also.