Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Monster Puppet Kit!

Adam cuts, sews, and breathes life into this adorable hand and rod puppet using a kit from the team at ‪@MonkeyBoysProductions‬. This beginner kit includes the fur, fleece, and felt needed to fabricate a colorful monster puppet, with easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of room for customization!
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[@danriehl4244]

FYI, fellow viewers, Glurp costs $54.95, the upgrade kits (arm rods, eye sheet, and nose sheet) each cost $9.95, and a puppet stand costs $19.95. All in all, very affordable! The upgrade kits don't need to be bought more than once per puppet, too.

[@spcglider]

That IS a crazily affordable price for a nice kit like this. Should be 2x that much!

[@salvation7362]

That 3D printed figure of Colonel Sanders was on point!

[@craigejacobs]

Oh, I hated the Colonel with is wee *beady* eyes, and that smug look on his face. "Oh, you're gonna buy my chicken! Ohhhhh!"

[@lauraodonoghue1348]

@@craigejacobs that was so funny to realise where you were going

[@nivlick]

Glad I’m not the only one who saw that.

[@CreatorCade]

Kentucky fried mythbuster.

[@-MrFozzy-]

@@craigejacobs I understood that reference

[@nathanhiggins860]

The moment he became real was when he got a different voice and started talking about going to the disco to dance :) makes me happy.

[@Teufeltusken]

Adam shows just how talented he is. As soon as the puppet is on his hand, the puppet starts developing a personality.

[@Glisern]

All kids do the same thing, most adults do too.

[@NirateGoel]

Or it shows how mad Adam is

[@Merennulli]

He actually has some training for doing exactly that. There's an older video of him going to the Muppet shop.

[@AmbrosiasDollhouse]

Yes!!! I was thinking the same!!! Wow!!!

[@MrPhoenix1138]

I love how even a professional maker like Adam still sticks his tongue out when he’s focusing on a craft. Here I get people snickering because I do it, I’ll show them these videos when they do it!!

[@RDGoodner]

This is such a universal gesture that people have studied it. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sticking-tongue-out#:~:text=When%20a%20person%20sticks%20out,stick%20out%20their%20tongue%20involuntarily. Basically, your tongue is very distracting, so while your brain is busy it puts your tongue in time-out.

[@carolniven6223]

@@RDGoodner We had a boss used to do it all the time when he was concentrating on his paperwork whilst sitting in his glass office

[@vilstef6988]

Harpo Marx had a goofy expression called the Gookie. It was the concentrating at work expression of a neighborhood cigar maker in their NYC block

[@sethdubois318]

I have zero sewing skill, but I love puppets. Maybe this can be a summer growth project.

[@sethdubois318]

Update: Ordered an Olive Glurp.

[@tested]

@@sethdubois318 This is Kristen, the general manager of Tested. My husband built the same puppet as Adam, in Olive, and he'd never even SEWN before, although he loves working with his hands. Here's how his puppet turned out -- basically, YOU CAN DO IT! instagram.com/p/CO9YsdDBKP7/

[@sethdubois318]

@@tested I did it! I'm much more inclined to try something new without qualifications the past year or so. I'm looking forward to it.

[@Tune842]

That was some quick shipping

[@fuzzpuppets]

Seth, the fur is very forgiving and a whip stitch is a breeze. The only spot to take care on sewing is down the face. Go slow, use even stitches. Maybe search for “Henson stitch”. When you turn the head right side out, you can use a stiff brush to move the nap of the felt to help hide the seam. Good luck and have fun!

[@AndrewBlack343]

So disappointed that Adam took the puppet off before going to answer the door! I was imagining the door opening 6 inches and the puppet poking its head around to greet the delivery guy!

[@LordSothMajere]

I was about to comment that same thing! Hahaha. He should 100% have take the puppet to open the door!

[@brandonyoung-kemkes1128]

Just want to say thanks Adam. I understand that it’s probably not the easiest thing to do keeping track of all the stuff that you have to do in the craft at the same time as keeping track of what’s going on with the camera where it is if it’s recording. I imagine it to be quite a headache. But just know it’s not unappreciated.

[@BrandEver117]

Fur Fleece & Felt sounds like the name of a puppet strip club

[@craigejacobs]

I'd buy that for a dollar!

[@samuelmeasa9283]

That or the name of a puppet metal band

[@LordSothMajere]

100% !!!

[@jessicaclakley3691]

Oh wow now I need an animated short about this strip club and the working puppets of the industry

[@laurakathleenkadaver1550]

“Perambulating next on the pole …. Turn ur puppet head and body inside out for ….. Whipstitch Winona….. 💥🦯💥

[@Floofian]

I absolutely love how the puppet has a really distinct personality the moment Adam puts it on his hand. Like, it wasnt even finished and instantly had so much character... pure joy to watch, it just makes me really happy :D

[@LuisMendez_Dark-Haseo]

I love your enthusiasm with everything you do, it's what hook me to mythbusters when I was a kid

[@RDGoodner]

I never realized how much Adam looks like Col. Sanders until I saw the 3d printed doll.

[@hullinstruments]

This is one of my favorite videos I don’t know why. I’ve never been a big fan of puppets stuff but after reading and learning so much about Jim Henson I’m super motivated and really want to make some of my own. And don’t worry about it Adam… you know how the old saying goes… Measure once and cut three times… And then do it right the next time once you get back from the store buying new materials 😂 It happens to the best of us. If it’s worth doing…. it’s worth doing twice

[@tested]

Find this awesome puppet kit at Monkey Boys Productions: monkeyboysproductions.com/ and check out their KZbin channel at kzbin.info Disclosure: This kit was provided by the manufacturer for purposes of review. Here's the same puppet that Adam made, built by our general manager's husband, who had never sewn before: instagram.com/p/CO9YsdDBKP7/ Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks: kzbin.info/door/iDJtJKMICpb9B1qf7qjEOAjoin

[@Zack-nd8ef]

i love those puppet videos

[@paradox6427]

Hi Adam

[@danielsneed3235]

It'd be a nice video for Adam to explain the different stitches he uses when sewing.

[@SSobotkaJr]

The kits that Monkey Boyz Productions sells come with guides that show both written and illustrations for the sewing stitches used in their construction, along with links you can look up online to show just how to sew them. I recently purchased the "Flick" kit, and am in the process of making my first puppet! MBP is great for anyone who's looking to make their first puppets. I also recommend looking up Adam Kruetenger's channel on You Tube, as he is a master puppet maker and enthusiast, and has TONS of videos for DIY demos for many techniques for puppet making.

[@spcglider]

If you're looking for real, in-depth instructional videos on puppet building, be sure to look up Adam Kreutinger's videos. 😉

[@corvid4933]

I'd love for, if there are more one-day puppet builds, this to be a build-along stream or real-time video. I find so much of my energy for my craft in sharing the space and passion with others, and I feel like having this in the bg of a craft session (or even just the establishing of the community in a chat section) would be so helpful.

[@SSobotkaJr]

Thanks to Adam's video here, as well as another Adam -- Adam Kruetinger -- I purchased the "Flick" kit from Monkey Boyz, and am in the process of making my first puppet!

[@gsterneman]

9:56 I've never thought of my blades having joie de vivre. But it works! :D

[@MrDigitalCypher]

With in moments of watching this video I went and order the "Blip" kit with all the fixings. Super great kit for an unbelievable price. Can Not wait to build this.

[@ushere5791]

11:40 i keep pausing to comment! i can't thank you enough for showing this build. i make finger puppets, and i never thought to use an x-acto to cut out the faux fur...i just used the tip of very sharp scissors to cut the backing only. i also figured out to fold the floof inside, clear of the seam allowance, when i sew. can't wait to see how glurp turns out!

[@corrupt_reverend5123]

Another method for right-side-outing is to start your stitch with a very long thread tail that you can use to pull out through the opening when you're done.

[@HonicBlue]

what an absolute delight of a video. I could watch you interact with a puppet all day Adam.

[@AGPullen]

I never knew I needed/wanted to make a puppet until now lol.

[@tested]

You so do.

[@LordSothMajere]

More than you making it, I can't express how much joy it gave me to see you engage with that puppet! Actual joy. I'm actually smiling while typing this.

[@samanthariecken5836]

only Adam can make 45 minutes worth of sewing look interesting

[@indylead]

That was delightful to watch. Laughing at you talking to the little fella at each stage...who wouldn't?

[@dcallan812]

I wrote many user manuals for equipment the company I was working for sold. Ting to keep the word count down, without missing anything is HARD.. Photos and/or diagrams are a must.

[@Syncubus]

A seam-ripper is a beautifully designed tool. It's just a small curved knife, but then some genius stuck a little ball on it to help hold the fabric apart for you. They're wonderful.

[@mattptodd]

"There's a furry little hand" such an awesome reaction

[@CorbyQ]

I love the Iron Giant statue in the background. I introduced him to my grandson a couple years ago so now it is a weekly thing that we watch together.

[@OhHeyTrevorFlowers]

I know that there’s a lot to it including peoples jobs and the workload but I hope that as lockdown ends and it’s safer to be around each other we don’t completely lose Adam’s solo camera work. I’ve come to really enjoy the dialogue Adam has with himself/the camera which is different when others are around.

[@tested]

Not to worry. We will be filming some of Adam's One Day Builds -- the advantage to that is that Adam can focus on what he's doing and not worry about framing -- but right now, we are planning for Adam to be filming the majority of his videos himself, as he's been doing!

[@Drflamerock]

Brilliant! You really brought him to life with your puppeteering too ❤️

[@Sing-AlongFluffies-o2x]

Wow, I love this cute yellow guy. So cute.

[@j.enzinas]

it's been 30 years since I've made puppets and you remind me how much I enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@darrenbell71]

Go make one! I've just gotten into it and love it!

[@j.enzinas]

@@darrenbell71 first I need to make one of the puppet masks he did a video about a month or ask ago.

[@darrenbell71]

@@j.enzinas Ah, no worries. I hope you have fun and rekindle the puppet-making passion. All the best! :)

[@ares540]

Didn't have time to watch the whole video but just the few moments of seeing the completed puppet brought joy to my day.

[@0xTJ]

So cool! As soon as you turn it inside out that puppet really came to life!

[@JanTuts]

"I'm rationing your Krazy Glue..." - The Hyneman

[@elshof93]

“Where do you go dancing?” “Bulgarian Disco”. Made my day 😂👌

[@chadwcmichael]

Best thing I could have come across today. Need to make some puppets for a project I’m developing.

[@herestia_photography]

How lucky!! :D Hope it goes well!! ^^

[@JackSmith-oq6ek]

I have a collection of antique and modern wooden knitting needles of various sizes that I use to turn things out in the way you used a dowel rod. I have found them to be incredibly useful as well as aesthetically. pleasing to look at. Just thought I would share. . . .

[@timmyangeltlc4888]

I was going to suggest that as well.

[@kimmipops5143]

Omg it’s cute when Adam starts talking with the puppet 🙈🤩

[@jrccaf]

You didn’t make a mistake, but made a cool feature . A bada** scar 👌🏻😁

[@fredbrooks1386]

A new maker’s merit badge...... Read directions before you start.......we all have done it! Love the enthusiasm! This build made me smile. Let’s build more puppets for a better world.

[@cynicalrabbit915]

Back in the 80s there was a flurry of arm puppets that appeared, mostly at fairs. We bought ours at the California State Fair in 82. It was like a yellow monkey with slack arms and velcro on the hands so it would appear to be holding on to you. Great party starter in the day. Don't remember what happened to the little feller.

[@nigeldavis7848]

Adam made a Fraggle. :) super awesome love these videos

[@vicmiller7191]

This was actually fun to watch... thanks for the great show.

[@JSRRADIO]

I just got into puppet building and i have to say... the way he brought the camera into range with such force made this video epic even more

[@pauliepatches]

It's amazing how with no eyes and no arms/hands it already has a personality.

[@Sqtgdog]

Dr. Frankenstein, the most infamous puppet maker, would be proud of your surgical skills in this endeavor.

[@Herowebcomics]

Omg! This is so cool! I knew making puppets took some time and effort,but it could cost so much! These kits are a great way to save cash!

[@appa1230]

seeing Adam puppeteering has made my life so much better

[@AwakeLazarus]

I have several puppets (about 7), they even go with me in the metro and to work as a security agent. My next projects are a hook wall to store and display them all, and atemting to knit a hand puppet.

[@kevinparker2375]

I am glad to see that I am not the only one who hand sews like that...

[@hologeni]

Glurp is especially funny to say with a german pronunciation

[@daniel__clark]

Good to see little Adam was wearing a Colin Furze safety tie.

[@colingraham1065]

Adam so embodies the small child in all of us! excellent. Let's pick a suitable contrasting colour for the tacking pins I know bright yellow!

[@robinbrowne5419]

My Mum used to make costumes for plays and circuses. All kinds of hats, gloves, coats and pants. I used to help her do the sewing, and most things were sewn inside out. I was always excited to see how they would look when they were turned right side out. :-)

[@cabbycabby1770]

“Depressed? I’m the furthest thing from depressed. I mean, look at what I’ve accomplished. Do you see him? Do you think a depressed person could make this? No.”

[@jamiehudson2747]

Being depressed doesn't mean you can't be creative. Just means there are things happening to you that make life a struggle. Creating an object is one of many ways to deal with depression. The euphoria that you experience when you accomplish what you set out to do is a great reliever of depression. So yes, if you are depressed, you can make this. Stop telling yourself that you can't. That leads to more depression.

[@pinkcake4229]

Yeah, I saw what happened. Thank you for showing us this. You're the best man!

[@PWN_Nation]

If the 'Last Samurai" met "Falling Down", you'd reach the natural evolution of Adam's STL doppelganger!

[@itsabughunt6310]

That was the most fun I have had since quarantine started. Thanks Adam!

[@StargazingDragon]

I just started cutting fur for projects and this will save me from future fur shed so thank you

[@brandonyoung-kemkes1128]

It looks like the bird off of Charlie Brown with the little bitty black guys. Also it’s been a long time since I enjoyed puppets thanks for the little puppet show.

[@cryophile]

It does look like Woodstock!

[@sadville13]

21:00 I have a job as a cleaner and sometimes when I'm using bleach while cleaning, I can't help but enjoy the little kick it gives your brain.

[@VonBlade]

Seriously this puppet is amazing. Exactly how a puppet should look. Curse import duty.

[@ivarschultz504]

It was an absolute delight to see you make this puppet! I am hopefully going to make one too this summer. Thx for your awsome content!

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

What a joy that was!

[@joachimlarsen2k]

This is exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks!

[@LateNightWendigo]

This is so precious oml

[@neogeoriffic]

You two have the same hairdo! LOL

[@timothybeien3559]

You could add a different color strip of fleece to cover the seem on his face and go down his back. Kinda like a mohawk.

[@knightreynellofthewoods]

Thanks for sharing Adam that’s so cool watching you make a puppet 🤩

[@-Diana469]

How cute! Love it!

[@c.a.g.1977]

This was so much fun to watch! Hope you'll show any upgrades.

[@Evergreen64]

That was so much fun! I love puppets!

[@TheKnightsShield]

Thanks fur the memories. 😉👍

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

“Forget it Jake, it’s Chinatown” I really enjoyed that “Chinatown” reference. A great application.

[@slonismo]

Wow he is adorable

[@makeitkate3240]

You need hemostats to turn those arms right side out, instead of a dowel. Reach the hemostat into the object, all the way to the end, and clamp on. Then zoop, pull it right side out. Easy peasy.

[@Sumguyinavan_]

How long until he acquires a Jamie puppet and gradually begins losing his sanity arguing with it over all the things he wanted to argue about but couldn't risk losing his job?

[@berndeckenfels]

Totally up for it

[@crystalphelps1254]

I just ordered one, they are so adorable. I've been looking at your puppet builds and thinking and thinking. That kit is surprisingly affordable and comes in lots of colors. Looks great to put together. I know they send things as a form of advertising but, hey, it worked. Super excited for my multicolor purple raspberry monster glurb, and looking forward to figuring out who he/she/it is.

[@MonkeyBoysProductions]

Please tag us when you've finished! We can't wait to see all the new puppets in the world!!!!

[@super9248]

Your puppetry skills make this an even more enjoyable video.ni've watched it at least 5x already 😂

[@Sommertest]

Who else knew before watching the build, that Adam was going to improvise dialogue with the puppet while building it.

[@elisabethreeves1786]

Hand sewing is like knurling in how meditative it is.

[@creator1246]

Probably could have used a seem ripper and resewn that fleece if really bothered you. Can't now cause it's glued, but yea. I still think it looks good. I might not have thought twice about it if you hadn't said anything. XD

[@HunterL850]

Never realized how similar UV unwrapping and puppet making (fabric templates) are!

[@dragonwithamonocle]

Someone tell Adam that he needs one of the X-Acto knives that has the swivel for the blade so he can cut in any direction and really nail those curves. I was noticing a lot of straight lines on the semi-circular portions of the build and figured Adam would like the tip.

[@PaulBeetge]

Mistakes are part of life. Now he's just unique. He is like no other puppet. While everyone's is perhaps perfect, yours is uniquely different. He has a seam. Could carry a back story. Or could be a scar. Its just being different and unique. See mistakes as a bespoke and custom version of something that will be the same for everyone who buys it. Plus it's a chance to buy another one and do it right should you want to.

[@doriWyo]

If he had wings, he'd be Woodstock!

[@Better324]

With the skill that Adam has with that exacto blade, he could have been a surgeon.

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thanks.

[@spideybrent]

Hello from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Thanks for sharing your great video’s please keep them coming.

[@AmbrosiasDollhouse]

This is awesome!!! I love these puppet builds! I was just given a puppet and it looks great but I would love to replace his eyes. I found this video during my research. As usual, this was very fun and informative!!!✨👏🏽✨👏🏽✨🛠️

[@nickihuber-smith2329]

Everybody loves puppets!!

[@Games_and_Music]

Speaking of Little Shop of Horrors, Glurp makes me think of Audrey a bit, especially with the fleece turned inside out, it kinda gives this 'bald vulture' look. I saw commenters say (including Kristen), that there's an Olive version of Glurp, that would look even more like Audrey, if the fur was replaced with foam leafs.

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Great kit!

[@colbicolbiWTF]

I totally forgot! In kindergarten an author and illustrator came and read a book to us and we got to make puppets of the characters lol I think it was a very basic one but it was fun and I used that puppet to make my nieces laugh, good memories! I love Adam can still find joy in it!

[@Anonymous221]

I'd never thought to this day I'd hear THE Adam Savage say the word "Nurnies" lol

[@kayleymiddleton2024]

Dude, this is so cool! It's totally awesome sauce! 😁😄😎

[@mattptodd]

Love puppets and love the samurai