Puppet Mouth Mechanism

[@danielbrothers6093]

My Mans just raw dogging it with a loose sawzall blade. I love it. This is a great simple cheap solution! Absolute legend

[@ArtOnEarth]

Puppet are one of the most interesting art forms on Earth. So cool!

[@Allabouttvandmovies]

Enjoyed this immensly. I'm a puppet builder also and am always looking for techniques. We never stop learning. I didn't have any pvc so I cut a white plastic medicine bottle which is a bit easier to cut than using the hard plastic ones. I built my beaks out of craft popsicle sticks. Very clever philip. Thanks

[@adolfocontrera2613]

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[@adolfocontrera2613]

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[@puppetville-bethobrien4139]

Medicine bottles, great alternative! Another way to not throw plastic away but reuse! ❤🎉

[@josehanuz1953]

Hace mucho que lo ví,y me sigue gustando tanto la genial simpleza del mecanismo, (aunque no va con lo que hago yo )cómo la generosidad del Señor Artesano que lo enseña. Muchísimas gracias.

[@kriswaygood9168]

Wow, scrap pieces and hand tools.. amazing... I've just started researching to make next years halloween display using all sorts of servos and pneumatic pistons and you did exactly what I wanted with scraps.. Thank you for sharing, you may just have saved me hundreds of dollars on unnecessary parts

[@MeganEMoll]

I love how chaotic you work, it shows how crafting really is. Thanks for this tutorial. 😊

[@Pancracias1]

thanks a lot!!! I´m a puppetriest from Argentina and I didn`t study anywhere, I manage with recycle things mostly. This tuto was the greatest I ever seen, I`ll apreciatee youre knowledge sharing.

[@PhilipStephens007]

+María Tabanera . Con mucho gusto. Saludos desde Colombia!

[@new6082]

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[@noestacionarse1129]

Me quito el sombrero es usted es un maestro un gran creador que con cualquier material hase maguia mis respetos

[@stevenhulbert7655]

Mr Stephens, there was no social media when I went through college/film school (not USC), wanted to work in fx but had no opportunities to do so. Thank you for these nuts and bolts videos, they are an awesome education!

[@zoid5911]

I was intimidated when I had an idea for a dragon puppet to take to ren fairs but this seems surprisingly doable. Thanks!

[@johnnywhite1681]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your knowledge. This is a very clear and helpful tutorial! Thank you.

[@mariagarayruiz9556]

Realmente me ha enseñado mucho gracias por los vídeos que publica.

[@puppetville-bethobrien4139]

This is so wonderful how you demonstrate. Using the scraps you have around. I re-purpose too. But I'm in love with your pump drill. Love being able to work quietly anywhere any time and not bother others. But anyway, I digress. Wanted to say, thank you for keeping what I tend to over complicate so simple and several options on it. I now know I'll be more confident in trying this out soon and not worrying I'm headed out to buy a box of frustration that will be parts I'll ultimately shelve. Now I feel like even I can do this!

[@christineneal4142]

Thanks so much!. It took a bit of experimenting to get it all to work for our specific needs but could not have made our parrot puppet as well as it has come out without your tutorial. Wish I could share our parrot video.

[@renaeoftexas]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing it! I spent days looking for something exactly like this!

[@jeypalma]

felicitaciones, gran sistema para dar vida a la boca de un títere!!

[@tinkataylor]

This was so easy to understand. Fantastic video!!

[@jimmorrison6402]

Great vid but what a great way to make the mouth move. I will use this method for sure. Please list any other posts you have Phil. Thanks for sharing.

[@MissiveCauseIMissYou]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I know it took some time to make but seeing everything done step by step really helps! : J

[@marabelo4741]

Sou sua fã! Você é muito didático. Eu tinha muitas dúvidas em como fazer este tipo de mecanismo, mas suas explicações foram esclarecedoras. Muito obrigada! Mara

[@camlar007]

You are SUCH a legend. I like your videos and your very easy-going attitude. Thanks for sharing your expertise on here. Wished you lived in my city! :)

[@maxbley3539]

LOVE THE WAY YOUR SAW IS A A KITCHEN KNIFE :) OZZY ARE CHAMPS

[@CathalCarroll]

Wonderfully practical video- thanks a bunch. I'm new to puppet making but just finished making a mouth mechanism with a small modification- I attached the hand-lever to the back of the mouth so that I can turn the head of the puppet as well as make it speak. I wanted to post a photo here but it doesn't seem to be possible!

[@adrianlesniewski7517]

Sir, you're a genius!

[@annetsb7517]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you! Music didn't bother me at all - I kinda liked it. ;)

[@samsamonetwosam]

Bro you look like Jim Henson and I love it

[@sergio5757]

Thank you. A hug from Brazil

[@giri.goyo_yt]

Aaa! You're the Gandolf of Puppetry! Thanks a ton for this. Been looking all over...

[@stephenpetet2774]

Thank u for this video and your teaching I used empty caulking tubes for the spring Thank u

[@AHart-pr3wy]

I've looked everywhere for you!! Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial!

[@PhilipStephens007]

+A. Hart . You are welcome.

[@clintwalker3341]

This video is fantastic! But a question and this is just my ignorance...but what it the bicycle wire you use for this?

[@marycairns3280]

love this ..really simple to follow, and ingenious.

[@CrazyMarimo1]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I know it’s very old so you might not see this, but if you do I would love some advice, because I keep running into two issues, and I’m a little at lost Basically I can’t seem to get the tension on my bike cable quite right. It’s either too loose and then it struggles to return to it’s starting position or it’s too tight and then the bottom plate flips out. I suspect the bottom plate will somewhat correct itself once I’ve built the puppet mouth cover, since that will give It some more resistance, but I’ve been reluctant to start on that while I’m still fighting my tension issue. Any thoughts you (or your community have) would be massively appreciated!

[@doralizplaza1209]

you are a genius, wow. I love to see all your tutorial videos, I love puppets and I learned a lot with your videos, thank you for that. God bless you.

[@amparohernandez4831]

Thank you very much, your work is excellent, I love the easy materials and tools .

[@marcelo1950ful]

good jobs Philip, thanks for teaching us your marveluos pappets

[@Festerbestertester6]

Your hand must have strong skin to be able to use it in place of a saw handle. Puppets were a major part of the TV shows I watched growing up - Gerry Anderson, MST3K, etc.

[@pacco205]

genius,amazing what can be done with leftovers ,junk , pieces and parts stuff and things. thanks.

[@vinubox]

What we call a genius and he is also an artist?

[@littlebigweirdo556]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@tinkataylor]

oh and I love that you are so precise and it works great but you're not a perfectionist about it!! Same!!

[@laurabaldwin942]

This is awesome!!! Thank you so much for your informative video!!

[@matameh]

Gracias amigo Philip como siempre buen aporte este mecanismo, saludos

[@MissCjm99]

Thank you for sharing your experiments - these are wonderful tutorials :) I'm a kiwi too and hope to one day try this peg and cable mechanism out in my hobby crafts. Your videos are giving me heaps of ideas, I'll need to get some wood and pipe to start :D Will try remember to share anything I create using your tips and tricks

[@BernalAzul]

I deeply apreciate your videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@Microsity]

Thank you so much for making this, this was EXACTLY what I needed.

[@instahamx684]

Very creative! Easy to follow instructions. Thanks.

[@Dinoman217]

Thank you! For a special effects artist such as myself, your video has been invaluable! I can more create an animatronic phoenix. Thank you for doing this!

[@martinspinosa6035]

Feliz año nuevo Sr. Stephens

[@noemedina8573]

HOLA MUY BOUNITOS TUS TRABAJOS SEÑOR EXELENTE ...HELO, EXELENT ARTCRAFTS

[@willemskrips3124]

Thanks for this great video-gonna make some moving jaws today!

[@OctoBlasterOctoBlaster]

First thing is first SHAVE second thing thanks so much this video was so useful

[@AmandaHartTV]

Thank you, Philip. You are an engineer. Brilliant. I make puppets and puppet videos, too.

[@jordanezell5132]

Could you please try to make a cable controlled eye mechanism next?

[@YazzBurton]

Todo un genio!! gracias por compartir

[@DragonempressCreations]

I am making a dragon illusion costume and I'd like to make his mouth and neck move, it will, appear that I am riding him. Any suggestions on those areas?

[@toninnoin]

Great! I wish id seen this vid before making my puppet. The mouth is unfortunately hand operated so after all the surface texture has been applied, it has become very tricky and tiring for the forearm muscles, to maintain a 'conversation' for any length of time. I'll have to start again I think! unless you or anyone could suggested a way of improving him. How could i make it easier? Is there a way of inserting a mechanism without starting for scratch?

[@BrainstechKnowlogy]

awesome. =)

[@FunkmeisterArts]

@PhilipStephens007 would you please list your other youtube channels if you have any.

[@mad_machine4850]

thank you kindly for making this video! It'll be incredibly helpful~

[@new6082]

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[@stephanybrown3226]

THANK YOU this is helping me figure what I need to make my dragon puppet for the fair in June! I will be helping hopefully as my persona Silvia a dragon tamer.

[@r_ofl]

How did it go?

[@nayanmodi6747]

you are a simply gineus i show outher videos but you are amezing love you

[@Kaimanshead]

I so of like to know if you really need the rod for the mech. I am making a dragon shoulder puppet and I so of really like to know.

[@StupidEarthlings]

Neato. I will mention that this fella's sawing 'skills' make me a bit nervous though..

[@danielfulco7290]

regards from Buenos aires fantastic your video!!

[@CreativeSoulTV]

Thanks Phil for the video, have you made a video for moving puppets eyes yet?

[@trovetoys498]

Thanks for this, your work is very much appreciated :)

[@PhilipStephens007]

you are very welcome.

[@oscar0006]

PhilipStephens007 I have a request.

[@CADestudioarq]

Muchas gracias por el Tutorial, me servirá bastante. Saludos!!!

[@SonNeko]

The drill you are using, what is it called?

[@mantushow]

Muchas gracias, que Dios te bendiga...

[@Willow_fish]

I love this tutorial and I'll be using it when I craft my Halloween costume which has a puppet element to it but I have a question about the mouth mechanism. What would you use in place of the pvc pipe clamp at the back of the mouth if you wanted to scale this design down to something about the size of a ping pong ball? I want to make a small songbird puppet that goes on my shoulder.

[@PhilipStephens007]

... try an old style cloths peg.

[@Willow_fish]

That was my first thought! :D Thanks so much. :)

[@theJackWise]

Awesome!! Thanks so much!

[@AViciousVixen]

could you show how to make the puppet with string instead? none of the stores near me have bike cables.

[@xicanowan]

Inspired. Thank you!!!!

[@ScottLandOfficial]

Fantastic! I'll share your techniques!!!

[@BexTrokerKey]

Soooo useful, Thank you!!!

[@jefoyacrobat]

ilove it😍 thanks so much

[@MrGuitarJockey]

Could this be used in a paper mache ventriloquist dummy?

[@philipstephens007-espanol5]

Yes I expect so. I did a video on a vent puppet, Pelham style puppets at kzbin.info/www/bejne/fImbpHmFmcmEftE

[@theawakened4363]

Thank you very much for this info.

[@titirimimoteatro2846]

Que buenos videos

[@doctorestigia]

Thank you. I will try this to move my first puppet.

[@mamayyolohacemos5940]

Gracias

[@roboninjasaur6729]

i need the cable to come out of the top of the head.. any suggestions?

[@mariatepayotl8555]

Nice puppet face

[@JustinDancingHawk]

You'd make your life much easier if you got a Dremel tool for cutting your tubing!

[@PhilipStephens007]

I have a Dremel. I prefer the more manual way actually.

[@jorgen.zamora]

Hey! this is great! shanks for sharing!

[@boem807]

thanx man!! i made it and it works thanks!

[@bonbonfilms6834]

Where did you get the cable

[@PhilipStephens007]

Bike cable. from the bike shop.

[@bonbonfilms6834]

PhilipStephens007 thanks👍🏽

[@quirkysys2329]

that thing could bite so hard this is perfect for my evil weapon

[@renanhernandessilverio6213]

very nice!

[@losbajitos]

Wow !!! thanks !!!!! very nice Awesome!!!!

[@TheStraightThinker]

Awesome!!! Thanks!!!!!!

[@zaidamacias8101]

finaly! thankyou so much!

[@Tsubaki666]

thank you♡

[@sneople]

Is that how Rizzo the Rat is preformed?

[@betokumbo7800]

awesome tho....great puppets

[@elenaschneider5729]

Гениально!

[@Valeriahivashant]

Master of the puppet

[@maudieltalks2484]

Thanks your the best

[@hl807]

Very interesting video, but why the background music? It's very distracting for me.

[@PhilipStephens007]

Earlier videos youtube recompressed the audio and puts music too loud. Nowdays you have to lower the music by 20db to get it back to where it should be..