An Introduction to using Hand Puppets

Lori Ann Hustead provides the basic steps for a beginner in hand puppeteering.

[@Jestunes]

Thank you Lori. I adjusted the stage height to about 48" so I could comfortably control my puppets kneeling down. Like the part about locking the elbows. Never thought of that. During my retirement I've decided to make puppet music video's of my music from 50 years of creating music. Just starting out but that's the best time to make changes and learn the right way.. Thanks again!

[@mohammedbenouis1456]

Soo beautiful 😍 and very interesting

[@missyzoila1060]

Thank you so much Lori Ann for such a wonderful training video you giving us especially to those that we interesting and learn how to perform a good puppet show. God bless you 🙏👏

[@faruqhsj]

Thank you so much for your kind help, especially for children with special needs

[@etttie1]

Thank you very much

[@extremotionaltrouffas]

That was a great tutorial, thank you!!

[@magiccharlie]

nicely done, great tips, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@marciamacedo5397]

Gracias. Fácil comprensión, pese a mis limitaciones del idioma inglés.

[@innovativedevd]

Nice mam

[@meowneighbors2551]

Clear instructions, thank you

[@mitchellwintercat]

Nice job. Speed up to 2X and just as clear!

[@MichellGracefulLiving]

Love this!

[@hobbygamer6220]

I WISH someone would, every day, do a hand puppet show in sync with the goofs reporting the stock "market" or just a few shows

[@andrewmoon1898]

I think Randy the purple puppet breaks a lot of theses rules 🤣. Clear easy to follow instructions,thank you. But if you have more originally, or have I watched this one a lot?

[@anticringezone1778]

No need to follow rules as long as it’s funny. and randy feltface is no exception

[@harleyludy6596]

@@anticringezone1778 the difference is, Heath McCivor, who performs Randy, is a professional puppeteer who has worked in a Henson production before.

[@Jestunes]

I have a question. I've bought some puppets and noticed the jaw movement is very hard to do, moving the bottom of the mouth with my thumb. Is there a way to make the bottom move easier or better? Thanks

[@llovestealingchocolate4249]

Sadly no, but practice makes perfect. You can still push up the top a little but dont flap the lid

[@bjthe4th]

You can cross your index and middle finger and then cross your ring finger and pinky and keep them that way while in the puppet. It can be kind of uncomfortable, but it helps the top part of your hand stay still while just your thumb moves.

[@coffeebean3642]

I am learning also and I use my other hand to hold the head so it doesn’t move and the I try to move the thumb down so I can feel how the feeling is …. It’s very hard and your thumb feels very tired after a few go’s so I think it will take time to strengthen the thumb muscles and the feelings by just moving the thumb and not the fingers while manipulating the puppet

[@UknownWorlds]

Hand puppets

[@muguettedonnay9213]

Très pédagogique ! Merci de Belgique !

[@guti820]

I would like some tips for the use of hand rods

[@jacquelinehoward1734]

That was great!

[@stephaniesenecal1274]

Thank you so much

[@harrychoi499]

Great video! I would love to discuss using a short part of this film for a documentary. How can I send over details?

[@GenevaJeremy]

Hi Harry thanks for your interest in the video. My wife Lori made it years ago as part of a college project and she remains passionate to this day about puppeteering. Feel free to email her at [e-mail]. Have a blessed day!

[@SaRa-jl7dt]

Thank u so much

[@sunnysunflower1656]

Great introduction.

[@osamabeskales2187]

Wonderful

[@user-ue2rg9sn8c]

Thank you that was really helpful!🌺

[@javieruriel]

Thanks!

[@albachaiirchannel5510]

great 👍

[@Dylan-we5dz]

I’ll do what is comfortable.

[@MadhukarShivshankar]

Very nice sister

[@b2xd461]

I just need a puppet for videos

[@noelngwenya9385]

Where can I buy these kind of puppets?

[@mpuppets42]

Noel Ngwenya you can purchase the one she used at puppets inc. another great site is creative ministry solutions. Hope this helps.

[@danielcastanheirocamara3427]

Mmmmm....... não tenho teatro.