B.A.R.K. Production Journal: Puppet Hands, Step 11

Cut a piece of fabric large enough to cover the puppet's hand. Spray the material with Super 90.

B.A.R.K. Production Journal: Puppet Hands, Step 10

It's time to fabricate the puppet's hands. The technique I'm going to demonstrate is a bit quick and dirty, but it will save you from doing a lot of sewing. If gluing isn't for you, simply use your hand pattern to create a top and bottom piece. Cut them out and sew them around the foam hand. If you're using shiny material like spandex sewing is your best choice because the glue doesn't adhere well to those materials.

If you're gluing, spray Super 90 on both sides of the puppets hands. Remember that when ever you are using contact cement wear latex gloves, use a respirator, and work in a well ventilated area.

B.A.R.K. Production Journal: Puppet Hands, Step 5

1) Snip eight pieces of armature wire that are about a half an inch longer than the fingers.

2) Lay one strip of wire onto each piece of foam keeping about half an inch of wire exposed at the bottom of the finger.

3) Spray with Super 90.



4) After about 30 seconds, or once the glue has dried, fold the foam onto it's self like a taco sandwiching the wire inside.