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Frustrated because you have been unable to attend one of Mr. Pannabecker’s popular custom puppet construction workshops? Now you can bring the workshop right into your own living room (or classroom). Arms~Length Productions, Inc. is proud to present…..

Creating Custom Puppets… with David Pannabecker
(Product Code Vid-CCP)
Price: $65.00*

This full-length video (in two parts) is now available directly from Arms~Length Productions, Inc. Professionally filmed in a television studio, Mr. Pannabecker shows you, step-by-step, all the techniques necessary to construct and assemble a studio-quality puppet. Learn how to build custom, foam-based puppets utilizing state-of-the-art methods employed in many of the nation’s top design studios.

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"I've seen many videos, books and worksheets produced over the years on this subject, but your tape is by far the best on constructing and assembling a studio-quality puppet. I highly recommend this video and with your very reasonable selling price I believe it is a must have for any serious puppet builder and designer."

Wayne Martin
The Wayne Martin Puppets, Boston, MA

In this video you will learn how to:

1. Assemble an awesome, form-fitting mouthplate
2. Utilize state-of-the-art fabrication techniques
3. Master sewing techniques for fleece assembly
4. Assemble and sculpt foam
5. Apply character features like the professionals
6. Personalize numerous design tips

Don’t let distance or schedule conflicts keep you from benefiting from the incredible information shared and demonstrated in Mr. Pannabecker’s puppet construction workshops. The entire workshop is now presented on videotape and you can own this invaluable resource for only $65.00* (plus shipping and handling).

As a companion product, the custom puppet kit (demonstrated by Mr. Pannabecker in the Creating Custom Puppets video) is now available from Arms~Length Productions for only $175.00* (plus shipping & handling).

The Custom Puppet Kit includes*:

1. All pre-cut materials (including foam and fleece)
2. Durable mouthplates
3. Plastic eye shapes
4. Form-fitting chamois-lined hand grip and thumb cup
5. Synthetic fleece
6. Spandex-sleeve neck for optimal movement
7. Instruction booklet (with 96 step-by-step photos)
*Note: Kit does not include: costumes/clothing, cosmetics (i.e. hair etc.) or contact cement

There are currently four (4) custom puppet kits available. Order them now to create virtually any puppet character you can imagine:
Pattern A (Product Code KIT-A)		Workshop Video Image "I have recently purchased...a video made by Arms~Length Productions which guides you step by step through the techniques to create a "Muppet™" style puppet with foam infrastructure and fleece covering...and a great technique for mouthplates. It's $65 and worth every penny." Chip Duford, puppeteer Holland, MI
Pattern B (Product Code KIT-B)
Pattern C * (Product Code KIT-C)
Pattern D (Product Code KIT-D)

* Note: The Pattern C mouth plate is the smallest in the custom kit series. Puppeteers with large hands may find mouth manipulation a bit more difficult with this pattern.

Order the Creating Custom Puppets video (VHS only) and one (1) puppet kit together for only $225.00* (plus shipping and handling).

Video plus Puppet Kit A: Product Code VID-KA
Video plus Puppet Kit B: Product Code VID-KB
Video plus Puppet Kit C: Product Code VID-KC
Video plus Puppet Kit D: Product Code VID-KD

Attention European customers!

Creating Custom Puppets is now available in PAL format for $80.00 U.S. (plus shipping and handling)!

Product Code: CCP-PAL

*Payable in U.S. Funds