Though you can do a lot with what is around you, these are a few things we’ve found to be helpful….
The fundamentals of making your own puppets, large and small, for both the beginner and the experienced artist:
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater’s
PUPPET COOKBOOK
The P-35
The ultimate in handy: a cross between a stapler and a staple gun—great for connecting pieces of cardboard.
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If you are looking for theatrical body and face paint, try
MERON Products
or
NORCOSTCO Products
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For paper mache, you’ll need wheat paste or wallpaper paste. Buy it at your local hardware store, or here:
Please Note, especially if you are working with kids: The commercial mixes have anti-fungal ingredients.
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Or try some of these homemade recipes.
Paper Mache Paste Recipes
Please Note, especially if you want to save your project: Mice and Mold really really like homemade wheat paste, unless you add something to deter them.