Making Puppets (Start-up Connections) (Start-Up Design and Technology S.)
by Claire Llewellyn
Puppet Making (Start-A-Craft) (Start-a-craft S.)
by Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell
Puppets have a universal appeal for all ages and cultures, with a limitless scope in depiction and variety. This start-a-craft introduction to puppet-making draws on past traditions as well as introducing innovative creative methods, using readily available materials and simple techniques. The step-by-step projects are fully illustrated, and self-contained, so that a puppet can be easily made in one sitting and with no previous knowledge, by children and adults alike.
Contemporary Theatre Review an International Journal Volume 1 Part 1 (1992)
by Knight, Jim
Cloth Doll Workshop
by Barbara Willis, Elinor Bailey, and Patti Medaris Culea
Elinor, Patti and Barbara are three of the leading doll artists and teachers in the country. They are also friends. Each of these artists has her own distinct approach to the design and development of a cloth figure. In this book, each artist's process will come alive through their choice of fabrics, sketches, simple patterns, and skill-building variations. The book is oriented toward beginning doll makers, but offers unique variations and embellishments to please even more experienced doll desi...
Provides instructions for making and using instant puppets, rainy day puppets, professional puppets, special puppets, and novelty puppets.
Make crafting dreams come true for anyone who loves princesses and all things sparkly and sequined. Cut, stick, sew, and paint your way into an ice princess's world, from the skirt, gloves, and crown that she wears to the castle she lives in and the puppets and snow globe that she plays with. Why not throw an ice princess-style party with the fabulous castle cake and nibbles? If your child loves the film Frozen, then they will want to make each and every project alongside you. Projects include:...
Dragonolia is a storybook with a difference. Discover 14 charming tales, where each one is intertwined with an exciting craft project enabling the reader to relive the amazing adventures of Sir Richard Barons, the famous 19th century dragon hunter. Learn how to make an antique-looking Box Frame while reading about the tale of the Mischievous Mink; or perhaps you might like to find out how to easily craft the fabulous Wizards’ Wand that brought the dying dragon, Angeline, back to life at the last...
The History of the English Puppet Theatre, Second Edition
by George Speaight
A welcome reissue, revised and updated, of the classic work on the English puppet theatre, this detailed and lavishly illustrated book, first published in 1955, shows why puppet theatre in England developed along different lines from that on the Continent, and brings the story up to the television age.In 1938, at the age of 24, George Speaight left his job as a bookseller and went to work as a farmhand at Pigotts, the family settlement of Eric Gill and his group of artist-craftsworkers in Buckin...
The Universe of Jan Svankmajer
by Kurt Bracharz, Thomas Macho, and Gerald Matt
Make your own fake animal head for an eco-friendly alternative to hunting! This amazing collection of trophy animal heads to crochet will be a stunning addition to any home. Inside this colourful book there are 10 fabulous trophy animals to choose from. Simply place above the fireplace for a great conversation piece or on a child's bedroom wall for a playful decoration. The projects vary in level of complexity and there is a comprehensive techniques section to help you learn all the necessary sk...