Discovering Handmade Full Body Puppets For Sale

By Kenya Campos


It is often easy to find traditional puppets for sale. There are many shops and toy stores which not only carry but often specialize in a variety of puppets. Locating handmade full body puppets for sale may be more difficult. The internet can provide a great deal of insight on where to find these and other hard to find costumes, puppets and other objects.

While often based on specific characters or themes, custom orders are also available. These can be especially helpful for those wanting a unique design. Custom orders are also essential when needing more than one design of the same character or a set of related ones as often no two are exactly alike.

Often seen at circuses, festivals, schools and part of theater productions, many are related to well known characters, movies and television shows. While others are based on animals, and fairy tale creatures such as dragons and unicorns. Those whom create these designs often say the sky is the limit when it comes to creativity.

When unable to find the type of character one is looking for, making the costume or life sized puppet is another option. Those interested in creating and designing life sized puppets can often find a list of items needed along with instructions on many craft oriented websites. After which, the individual can obtain the different pieces and fabrics from local craft oriented retailers, or online.

These amazing puppets can also provide a great deal of entertainment, fun and learning opportunities at various conferences and workshops. Many became popular over the years after being used in various amusement parks. At most, the puppets could often be found greeting visitors at park entrances and children areas.

It is important when using a costume to create air holes so the individual can breathe. Eye openings are another important feature when wearing a character costume. Both of which are necessary for safety of oneself and others and essential to successful operation.

Being able to breathe easily is another reason to select and use light weight fabrics. Many park employees of the past have often complained about the heat while wearing costumes made of leather, velvet or other thick and heavy fabrics. Two great options for designing lighter weight costumes and puppets are that of cotton and hemp both of which are generally available at fabric stores and online.

It is important that when using a character or other trademarked image to obtain permission before creating and wearing the design. This is because when using a copyright or trademark without permission, the owner of the costume or the event promoter may find oneself in legal trouble. There are a number of copyrights and trademarks which have expired as well as a number of characters now available in the public domain individuals can use to avoid any legal issues.

Liability insurance is also a good idea whether wearing a life sized puppet costume, carrying a tall puppet, or walking on stilts. Most festivals and theatrical productions who encourage individuals to participate in using such items often carry their own insurance. It is always good to inquire though because if not, and there is an injury, the individual and event organizers may be held responsible.




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