How to Make a Muppet from Scratch! - Puppet Nerd - DIY

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[@DistoryDan]

BRB building an army of puppets.

[@heatherfoy458]

since i started watching his videos thats what ive been doing

[@ImranKhan-sl3jf]

Can you please make me a puppet? Sadly, I live in the UK, but can you at least show me I'll tell you why I want him to look like blonde hair and superhero top

[@SmashingJack]

@@ImranKhan-sl3jf There are people who sell that service

[@saeidehrad5070]

Makes me happy to see you healthy and running, I pray for you all the time

[@PuppetNerd]

This is a re-upload from my original build-series from 7 years ago.

[@BaptistJoshua]

​@@PuppetNerdPlease look into turmeric for nerve repair.

[@dominoes64]

@@PuppetNerd oh

[@jamesm.sullivan6928]

I watched your videos years ago to learn how to make puppets and since then I have made dozens of puppets to donate to children undergoing long-term treatment in hospitals, and to kids in counseling in need of a friend to talk to. The puppets have helped many kids get through difficult times. Thank You.

[@lsanz8742]

Thanks to you mate 🙋🏽‍♂ Acts like yours make a better world for all of us.

[@nydiacanas603]

Thank you James for your kindness. May God bless you. 😇 🙏

[@Arlofan]

The originals of these videos were incredibly helpful. So nice to see a recut/remastered sort of release now. Feels strange without that music looping!

[@PuppetNerd]

So many people complained about the music. At the time I thought it made the videos look more professional. But it was just annoying.

[@Binksinboots]

@@PuppetNerdIt was definitely…persistent, haha.

[@Miss_Heed_Lover]

​@@PuppetNerd Nah, Believe me, it's fine like this. everyone has other preferences, not everyone can be satisfied

[@ladyc7282]

I’m also glad you put in the voice over explanation-that sounds more recently recorded. I hope you are seeing some improvement.

[@PurpleGuyMakesBeats]

@@ladyc7282this was recorded months ago

[@AVspectre]

I really appreciate you suggesting people practice on the free ones before buying a paid pattern. Good way to ensure people don’t get discouraged by taking on more than they are ready for right away. Also: grating Monster Clay is a great idea to condition it into a sculpt-able softness. :)

[@animbuskiwi]

Hihi! Back in May of '21 your original "make a muppet" clips helped me make my first muppet-esque puppets. I was taking a wee jaunt down instagram memory lane, looking at the things I had made and done in the Lockdown times, and to my chagrin, had NO idea of the life rollercoaster you had subsequently found yourself on! (Frickety Frickin' Frack, matey. Glad You Are Here!) Anyhoo, heck yes. Excellent guide to making Muppets. Go do the thing, random stranger! Do it more than once. A person can do a lot in a weekend with some foam, felt, and an inspirational series of muppet-making videos. Trust me. Better yet, trust Adam!! So thanks again. I still haul out the smaller one for giving 'unsolicited puppet opinions' to friends. He's a wee shite, and I wouldn't have had him without your help. Bestest wishes to you and your fam.

[@JustPleinBilly]

Wish my grand daughter was old enough to be a part of this. Maybe in 3-4 years she will be ready for this.

[@autumnishere5838]

Hi adam, you've really inspired me since i was in middle school, ive wanted to make puppets but this art seemed so unattainable, but your videos showed me that puppet making and puppeteering is incredibly approachable. I've made a puppet for myself and im currently working on one for my little sisters birthday. Thank you!❤❤ I hope you make a full recovery❤

[@raehauck4737]

Adam, thanks for sharing the joy of puppetry with us. Your enthusiasm is contagious... Thinking of you and your family as you gain strength each day. Angels are with you. The best is yet to be.

[@ThePamster]

Such a great series! Thank you for the wonderful tutorials on puppet making, you are a talented creator and we are so lucky for you sharing your experiences and knowledge with the world. I appreciate it so much. ♥

[@ronan-outoftime]

date idea: make puppets for each other

[@DougPalumbo]

Inspiring, educational and entertaining! Nice to see this in one comprehensive video! Continued love, appreciation and prayers to you and your family!

[@sherrina75]

Can't tell you how happy I am to see you have uploaded a new video

[@Puppet_Gamer]

Adam, I bought your book a while ago. I'll read it while brainstorming ideas for my own puppets.

[@cannibalisticcereal2898]

I’m making a puppet for my Ap Art class. I’ve always been interested in puppets and the general concept of live props and bringing characters to life. Basically I’ve never made anything quite like this before and I’m choosing this as my final project and getting out of my comfort zone and this channel is helping me so much

[@rusty-button]

I'm so glad to see an upload from you. I hope that you've recovered somewhat from that awful seizure a month ago. Thinking of you and rooting for your recovery! You can do this!

[@user-on9rs3yx3s]

I just watched Arlo's video from a few months ago who mentioned you & your channel & your health issue. My heart sank knowing that your channel may have gone dormant in the time since his video, but i'm so pleased to see that you're still uploading! In another life (where i have disposable income) I would LOVE to have a puppet made by you. Thanks for being such a positive influence on the platform, and thanks for giving me the opportunity to reflect. Take care mate, I wish you all the best! I'll be tuning in to your channel regularly from now on :)

[@jesusalways45]

Praying for you!

[@Jordan_Varesi]

Adam, I don't know if you'll see this comment, but I want to say, as someone who loves puppetry and teaching, you're a huge inspiration to me! I'm nearing the end of my degree in elementary education, and I remember my first-grade teacher, like you, also incorporated puppets in the classroom, and I can't wait to do the same! I am planning on making a live-hand puppet, similar to Oscar the Grouch or Trekkie. Still working out the details on how to make the body and arms for a puppet so wide and hairy haha Wishing you the best, Jordan McGuire Edit* I just found your video, "How to Make A Live Hand Sack Puppet! Big Mack Pattern!" It's exactly what I've been looking for!

[@ringbling420]

I'm using these videos to make a set of puppets for a comedic channel idea I've had brewing for a while - hope to have something up in the next month

[@JaredJavanSaenz]

Hey! Huge fan! For when you do the neck, it seems like there’s added fabric to the neck that I didn’t see the step for

[@MiguelGamesYT_OFC]

You are back!! Happy to see you!!!!!! ❤

[@ZenHulk]

Time on you tube does not work like real life.

[@MiguelGamesYT_OFC]

@@ZenHulk Ummmm, what?

[@bran7134]

I wish that was the case. He's still in need of a lot of our prayers with his health. This is video from like 6-7 years ago. He's such a warrior though and I'm confident he's trying in all of his strength to get back to this point, for we all know how much he lives for making puppets and bringing us along to nerd out with him.

[@midnightwaffles243]

So happy to see you back and running!

[@tophattomm]

this is a reupload of his series from a few years ago.

[@BradFeeser]

Thanks for the help! About to shoot some videos for a new project… inspired by my creative hero Jim Henson! Can’t wait to dive into making some puppets! Your channel rocks!

[@danielwolmarans9881]

You are really amazingly talented! Thanks for sharing your skills and passion! I love your video's!

[@XemeraldXD]

Great to see you again! Hope youre doing alright! This is perfect timing, ive been thinking about finally committing to it and just making a puppet ❤

[@PuppetNerd]

This is a re-upload from my original build-series from 7 years ago.

[@XemeraldXD]

@@PuppetNerd i still appreciate the upload, even just to see your name pop up in my notifications again :)

[@NewHappyBirthdaySongs]

Your Tutorials are amazing. Thank you!

[@mikwee]

Did I hear correctly… a SKA theme song?! I love this channel even more now

[@sapphireblue694]

This is so, so helpful. Thank you so much. Do you have any ideas on how to make this process more sustainable? (ex: how to find secondhand materials, eco-conscious/alternative materials, material recycling/saving/reuse etc)

[@jaydenviera3857]

I see that I needed some tips on this I want to make my own puppets myself to cause I already did my channel and I just need my characters!

[@SoyDannyArroyo]

I Made some puppets thanks to your patterns, your'e a really big inspiration.

[@gamedesign1]

Thanks for putting this collection together 👍😁

[@ImagineThatPuppets]

Thank you for everything! Really love your work!

[@PhlexTheRidiculous]

Super cool tutorial! I’ve always wanted to be a Puppeteer. I’m on my way to start making a puppet. Thanks bro.

[@garde1257]

Thank you for condensing this into one vid, you are awesome

[@pamelacain2541]

I love that little shirt. Thank you tor the puppet making lesson.

[@StupidEarthlings]

Love his hair.. almost 'puppet like'.. 😂❤

[@crookedbuns]

Almost 2 hours of content? Let's go!

[@Miss_Heed_Lover]

Man i love this man and this compilation

[@CameronTheWeirdo]

WOOOOO

[@PuppetNerd]

No music and all in one shot!

[@danielasilverio5758]

Thank you so much for this DIY, it helped me a lot. I love your channel and your videos. ☺

[@desertgamers6065]

Wonderful

[@jessicafogel8410]

I wish there was a supplies list, I can definitely see myself making many trips back to the store as I go through this process 😆🤦‍♀️

[@PuppetNerd]

In the description.

[@tophattomm]

​@@PuppetNerd thanks! i didnt notice that but its very helpful

[@onemilepictures]

What firmness do you order when purchasing the dryfast foam?

[@SuperJeffyRyan]

❤

[@Hondunu]

Any updates on your health? I hope you're alright.

[@kittydoescosplay2416]

It's so interesting watching this as an ex-fursuit maker. You might want to watch some videos on that process because the processes are very similar and I think you might be able to shave off a few steps in your process that are "unnecessary".

[@AVspectre]

I am always fascinated by the overlapping skills and techniques between different creative paths and areas. I enjoy watching all sorts of creators, builders, makers, crafters, artists do their amazing work and its a joy to see the similarities and differences in approaches.

[@StupidEarthlings]

"ADAM!!! Where's all the tops to the storage containers!??" 😂

[@robertcarey45]

I love it.

[@fomoscomicsandpopculture]

Hey Adam ❤. Great video 👍🏽. I saw that puppet camp sold out this year. Awesome

[@PuppetNerd]

Nope not sold out. It didn’t launch yet.

[@gern864]

You are the best. Really enjoy your channel.

[@QuinnParrish]

Awesome!

[@PaesRosana]

It´s Amazing!!! I love it!!!

[@chrissutton3440]

Hey there adam u have really really inspired me to make puppets and with my kids are still ypong they are excited for what i do.. ive already made a puppet already from your gluing video and im looking to get my own sewing machine and learn how to sew properly... ive even got 2kgs of clayto make my own patterns.. my autistic daughter wants me to make a unicorn puppet lol don't suppose u made one? Some people think im a loser making puppets but i enjoy it 😊Thank u for your inspiration and i ŵish u all the best and luv from the uk

[@yourrandomyoutuber2211]

I hope you are doing well man

[@cloudycrisps7290]

Arlo sighted at 0:09 !!!

[@monster0033]

When making the mouth plate for a puppet design, how far of your hand should fit into the mouth? I recently had a custom puppet made and the guy who did it didn't ask enough questions and when I got the final design, I couldn't even fit my arm up into the head. Once he fixed that, then I also realized that my hand would only fit about 2 knuckles of my hand into the mouth piece which made it nearly impossible for me to operate. So, here I am after paying a hefty amount for a custom one, and not happy with the results, or the puppet, and now figuring out how to design my own since I'm going to be using said puppet for my Podcast and had to wait all this time to get a defective custom one that I can't use or fix.

[@Michellerosecusack]

Sorta related, but most likely off-topic. ( I did not watch the video, but I enjoy watching you work.) How would you make a frog tongue made out of fabric that recoils when not in use? I know there are paper-made ones, but that can't work because I want to make the frog washable and durable so the critter can have a longer life. And many options are not transferable from paper to fabric, or ones that I can think of anyway. I thought some air pump-to-tube system might work, and this is not a novel idea, but I can't seem to find anything durable that would roll up like that dang roll-up paper party favour whistle. Slap bracelets may do, but they won't recoil back into the critter. For context, I make crochet soft toys for kids, and I am interested in creating a small device that, when squeezed, the tongue pops out. So it's got to be safe. Thanks in advance if you decide to discuss this further and share your ideas, any references or resources to help me on my quest. Or consider helping more of us make a video about it so others don't need to look at one more stinking paper frog or puppet with no tongue action. Why do I feel like I am reinventing the wheel here?

[@DjFizzy-ye7fb]

do you know about the two Headed Monsters from sesame street? i really want to learn to do it so badly can you tell or show me pls

[@DuelingDemiGodAuteur]

Great new video!!

[@LaneGibson-r9b]

I don't know how I ended up here but I think I'm gonna make a puppet now

[@SebastianKorabek]

Hey Adam im new and i seen your puppets makes and i want you to show your puppet colection

[@nelsonyiap81]

Is your website down? I can't access your link

[@timwilson9480]

awesome!

[@annabearsley857]

Hey there! Does anyone know where we can find the patterns he mentions throughout the video? The website is down and I can't seem to access any of it :(

[@timwilson9480]

how do you make a mouth that goes directly across the face?

[@arian1308]

Should we print the pattern on A4 paper?

[@henry-stephane]

Hello, I didn't know how to contact you, so I'm giving you a little comment. For my stories that I tell with "Fréquence Interdite", I would eventually like to design a slightly frightening puppet which, like Crypte Show did at the time, will help me tell my stories in a new way. Do you have any advice for making this puppet ? Maybe one of your videos that I haven't seen yet ? Anyway, I love your work. Thank you very much for everything you do. Kisses from France 😘

[@PaulPulapakula]

Super

[@Master1-f6o]

Can you make a puppet tutorial on how to make a puppet only with home supplies

[@TheStylishDunk-u1v]

what happened to the puppet nerd website?

[@dejahmiller4452]

Can you help with the people make a blitz puppet

[@tophattomm]

a fellow helluva boss fan!!!

[@AXELISNOTMYREALNAME]

The only puppet what I have done is getting a Kermit puppet and customising it to make it look like Constantine

[@zpfrimmer]

What kind of glue is that?

[@piaintext1264]

contact cement

[@UraniumPopsicle]

Hey PN? How do I make a puppet that looks like it's from SML?

[@SingSangEntertainment]

Could you make a Video about How to make a skinny puppet?

[@Spidermonkeythereal]

When I tried to get the free pattern on the website it said the site no longer exists

[@Justsomeothers]

I heard somebody in the comments say that this was a remaster and if it wasn’t, then I would be happy because I’ve always wanted to join the puppet camp by the way I’m not using this to be mean but I just checked your first video and some of your older videos too, and I honestly thought your hair was always gray, but it wasn’t

[@PuppetNerd]

Yeah. The original had awful droning music in it.

[@Justsomeothers]

@@PuppetNerd honestly I don’t see why people have a problem with that because a video without at least a bit of music is like me eating a chicken nugget that isn’t even made out of chicken

[@Justsomeothers]

@@PuppetNerd also I find your channel very entertaining and I would really love to see more videos of you rebuilding puppets

[@yunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

a video on how to make an object eating puppet would be a wesome (like this puppet from one of your ebay puppet videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX3HnYKgqt2eq9k)

[@muppetfan77show26]

I'll make a new puppet in the summer

[@chicagorp1889]

When i make puppets i use that pen upure useing

[@comitedebasevirtual9658]

greate

[@IcyPuppets-jf5fy]

The puppet nerd website does not work

[@diptamarvi844]

My childhood 😁😁

[@Random_Bear11]

hey puppet nerd when I was little I always watched you make puppets and I was shocked of all the puppets you made and I was wondering can you make a bear❤ by the way my birthday is September the 3 I was wondering if you can wish me a happy birthday

[@Kazuto999___]

Make DIEGO from the Awkward puppets Chanel his funny asf

[@StupidEarthlings]

I noticed Adam doesn't wear a mask when using the Contact Cement...🤔

[@Master1-f6o]

Is it ok if you make me a puppet I was trying hard but don’t have the supplies so plz if you want to do it then finish it then ship it

[@Olly-gx3pb]

I’ld like your next puppet tutorial to be how to make a SpongeBob puppet using a sponge ( I did it before)

[@Blend._exe]

The Puppet Nerd website wont work for me

[@StellarBelt]

Are Ivan And Lloyd brothers?

[@tophattomm]

who is lloyd?

[@StellarBelt]

@@tophattomm The Puppet He Made In This Video

[@tophattomm]

@@StellarBelt oohhh thx

[@aprendendocomroquinho]

Seu trabalho é super..... mas hoje gostaria de saber como vc está, querido.... como esta sua saúde? Sou sua fã.....e desejo que esteja bem. Um abraço para vc e sua família.

[@SophiaPerez-h9j]

Thank you so much for making tutorials! You inspired me to start building my own puppet. I'm praying for healing, peace and comfort for you and your family. Jesus loves you, even when life is difficult. The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. -Psalm 103:8 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. - 1 John 4:9-10

[@Simone-sy9ux]

Seu trabalho é admirável, mas hoje quero mesmo saber como vc está, como esta sua saúde?

[@amandatinajero6533]

can you make a bart simpson puppet

[@fnafphantom_YT]

Make yellow guy from don’t hug me I’m scared

[@Fleuractinggirl]

Can I get a hand puppet with sticks ???? For under 100 💶 euros ????

[@Specialbrownie47]

Hey puppet nerd u can u make a murysie bigmouth puppet plz and be safe

[@Rory432]

1:01:28 bros building jimmy nutron

[@SophiaPerez-h9j]

Thank you so much for making this tutorial! I used one of your tutorials to start building a puppet head and it was very helpful. I'm praying for healing for you ❤ John 3:16-17: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.