I personally prefer soft mouth puppets because they are lighter and more suited to my smaller size. (I am 5’3.5 inches tall and sometimes a wooden figure is too big for me). What do you prefer, soft mouth or wood? Let the group know.

Who are your favorite puppet stand makers and why?

I have a MAT (Mary Ann Taylor) and cannot say enough good things about her or the May Wilson figure she created. It’s light weight, perfect size and May looks great onstage. Plus Mary Ann was easy to work with and gave me everything I wanted within a reasonable time frame. Who are some of your fave figure makers and why?

For those who make their own figures (whether you carve them out of wood, sew them, or any other materials) what is that process like for you? What are some of the challenges you have run into, and what are some of the rewards?

Hi, everyone! I know it’s not April posting this, but I’m just curious about something. How does one PROPERLY select a figure for their act? I tend to, as Jay Johnson once said, fall in love with a pretty face.