Monday, 16 June 2014

Discovering Handmade Full Body Puppets For Sale

By Kenya Campos


Festivals and local retail shops often feature a variety of puppets for sale. There are also several venues and uses for handmade full body puppets for sale. Many festivals around the world also feature these colorful and lively costumes and objects in a variety of parades.

The puppets are usually made based on a specific character, movie, television show or theme. There are those which one can wear as clothing and others which can be carried or ridden on stilts. Regardless, these puppets often bring a sense of humor and excitement into many communities.

Popular children oriented television and amusement park entrances were some of the first to use full sized puppets. Art and music festivals, schools, theaters and other similar venues started using them a bit later in education, festivals, plays and other programs. While some are based on well known characters, others are based on fairy tales and creatures like dragons and unicorns.

Individuals interested in learning how to make these life sized costumes and puppets can also obtain a great deal of information online. Various craft and social networking websites have areas which include specific instructions for making different types of costumes and puppets.

Whether purchased locally, online, or handmade at home, these giant characters can offer a variety of education, entertainment and fun to all who come in contact with them. From children and teens to adults, almost nothing can bring a smile to a face quicker than a life sized puppet, especially one in action.

When it comes to creating various movements, it is often easiest when wearing a costume oriented one as it is easier to move various body parts. Though, a trained puppeteer can also create incredible movements when walking on stilts. Whichever way the character or design is put into motion, the key is to keep the actions simple yet entertaining.

It is also good to use light weight organic fabric because an individual can get extremely overheated while wearing any full body costume. The length need also be considered so as to not trip the individual or onlookers. Arm and waist measurements are also important to creating a comfortable and safe fit. Many individuals wearing those associated with well known characters also love to speak in a voice similar to the character for a more realistic effect.

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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