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In 2005, amidst the buzzing arrival of Facebook, I embarked on a adventure by launching a blog known as Puppeteers Unite! It became a haven for Puppet Builders and enthusiasts, providing an array of news and valuable reference materials. The blog served as the heart and soul of the website, while The Puppet Builders Directory had its own special corner, offering lists of treasure troves for puppet-making, ranging from the finest glues to the fluffiest foams and majestic patterns. LOL

For a decade, I diligently endeavored to keep both the blog and directory updated, initially on a daily basis, then weekly, and eventually on a monthly cadence. However, as time waltzed on, the

blogging landscape shifted, and people began flocking to forums and social media platforms, leaving behind the humble blogosphere. Gone were the days when I would welcome around 50 visitors daily, with even more gracing the virtual halls on weekends. Alas, those numbers dwindled to a mere trickle, barely a visitor peeping through the site’s digital doorway once a week. Faced with this reality, I reluctantly made the tough decision to cease blogging and, eventually, bid farewell to the entire site.

Yet, here we stand in 2023, amidst a world where sourcing materials has become an ever-growing challenge. It is with a sense of renewed purpose and a touch of whimsy that I’ve decided to resurrect the Puppet Builders Directory. Though I know that its utilization may be limited, if this resource can aid even a single individual here and there, it will have been an endeavor well worth undertaking. So, with joy in my heart, I present to you the revived Puppet Builders Directory. May it bring you delight and assistance in your puppeteering pursuits.

PLEASE NOTE: I listed any AMAZON supplies under my affiliate link. Meaning that any supplies purchased using this link will provide me with a small percentage of money. I will use this monetary payment to pay for the website. I want to be very transparent in this transaction; and it is for Amazon purchases only. Any other links listed here I do not receive any monitary “kick backs” or sponsorship money. 

A special thanks also goes to Katherine Hannaford for her AU links!

Click a title card below to go directly to that Directory

All links presented are not affiliated with The Creature Works Studio. Information and/or services provided are at “use at own risk” basis.

The following links may become broken overtime. If you notice a broken link or have a supplier you would like to include on this list; please contact me and let me know the item name, location and a link- any links not send in longform will not be used. 
Example: Barge, Australia- https://www.amazon.com.au/Barge-All-Purpose-Cement-Quart/dp/B0032YYOFS
Thank you and enjoy!

 

Glues/Adhesives

Rubber Cement- CAN
Barge- Amazon
Barge- Walmart
Barge (West Coast)- Lonsdale Leather
Barge (Toronto)- Leather and Sewing Supply Depot
Barge- (Calgary)- Tandy Leather

Rubber Cement Thinner- CAN
Barge Thinner (West Coast)- Lonsdale Leather
Barge Thinner (Toronto)- Leather and Sewing Supply Depot

Contact Cement- CAN
Master Contact Cement
Renia Contact Cement- Amazon

LePage Heavy Duty- Amazon
LePage Low Ordor- Home Depot

All Purpose- CAN
UHU Clear- CAN
Amazon

Fabri-Tac- CAN
Amazon

Barge Rubber Cement US
Cobblers Plus CO

Best-Test Rubber Cement US
Best-Test Rubber Cement (IL)- Paxton/Patterson
Best-Test Rubber Cement- Amazon

Masters Contact Cement US
Montana Leather Company MT
Maverick Leather Company OR

Sika 500ml Clear 105 ContactFix AU

Barge Rubber Cement UK

Weldwood Contact Cement UK
DK Hardware

Fabrics

Fuzzelle and Faux Fur-US
Puppet Pelts

Nylafleece/F3/Other Furs and Fabrics- UK
Puppet Things

Nylafleece and Fur-US
Monkey Boys Productions

Furaddition- AU
Faux Fur

 

Foams

PuppetStuffCanada
Super Soft Foam
Super Soft Foam Cylinder
Medium Firm Foam Cylinders

FlexFoam- AU
Reticulated Foam-Ask for N27-30R in 13mm/.5″

 

Cannon Uncoated Foam Ball 8.5″- CAN
Amazon

US Games Uncoated Foam Ball 4″- CAN
Amazon

US Games Uncoated Foam Balls- US

Catsport-Uncoated Foam Ball 4″- CAN

Sportfactor- CAN
All different sizes

 

Casting/Mold Making

Smooth-On Smooth Cast 300- CAN
Amazon

Smooth-On OOMOO 25- CAN
Amazon


Semi Sphere Mold- CAN
Amazon

Arm Rods

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3/32″ x 18″ Copper Clad Rods- CAN
Amazon

Heat Shrink Tube- 25mm (For Handles)- CAN
Amazon

Heat Shrink Tube- 1/8″ (For Rods)-CAN
Amazon

PuppetStuffCanada 
Arm Rods

Rod Handles

Eyes

Mouths

Hand Tools

Flag Making Tool -CAN
Amazon


Fiskars Rotary 45mm Cutter- CAN
Amazon

Rotary Cutter Blades 45mm For Fiskars- CAN
Amazon

Leather Hole Punch- CAN
Amazon

Clauss 9″ Serrated Knife- CAN
Amazon

3D Printing

Remember some libraries have Maker Spaces with 3D and Lazer printers! 

3D Printing Canada

Creality 3D Printers

Prusa Printers

Makerwiz- CAN

 

 

TinkerCad

Thingiverse

SD Card Reader Portable- CAN
Amazon

 

Variable Speed Mini-Sander- CAN
Amazon

Stainless Steal Feeler Guage- CAN
Amazon

Sewing

Pattern Notcher- CAN
Amazon

Wonder Clips- CAN
Amazon

Singer Sew Machine Oil- CAN
Amazon

Misc.

Stainless Steel Bandage Scissors- CAN
Amazon

File Folders- CAN
Amazon
Staples
Costco

Hair Dryer Stand- CAN
Amazon

Spray Booth, Dual Fan- CAN
Amazon

Dremel Drill Press- CAN
Amazon

Heat Gun- CAN
Amazon

Puppeteering Chair- CAN
Amazon

Woolite Stain Remover- CAN
Amazon

PuppetStuffCanada Wall Mount Puppet Stand

 

How To's

Reference

BOOKS

Puppets and Puppet Theatre (Author David Currell)- CAN
Amazon

The Well Dressed Puppet by Cheralyn Lambeth ISBN 9781138025332
Amazon CA
 
Foam Patterning and Construction Techniques by Mary McClung ISBN 9781138025332
Amazon CA
 
Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing Step by Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories By: Reader’s Digest (Editor)  ISBN: 9781621458012
Amazon CA
 
The Foam Book: An Easy Guide to Building Polyfoam Puppets Kindle Edition by Drew Allison (Author), Donald Devet (Author)
Amazon CA
 
The Foam Book (DVD version) The Foam Book DVD : Amazon -AU
 

GRANTS

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