The Blind Summit Puppets site gives information on how I make the puppets we use in our shows.

It explains the processes and techniques and includes information about the materials. I have tried not to be too technical and not overly detailed - it is impossible to explain everything and if you are interested in making then the best way to learn is to get stuck in. However, I guess if you're reading this, then you have an interest in knowing more, and will probably put up with a bit of technical chat and the occasional use of words such as thixotropic and exothermic.

Site Layout

The site is split into four areas:

Design
The types of puppets Blind Summit uses and how I design them.

Construction
The stages of making the puppet in the order in which I make them. i.e. Head, hands and body. Details the whole process.

Materials
Details some of the materials used in the process, their advantages and disadvantages and some of the types of puppet for which the materials are most suitable.

Links
Contains links to relevant sites.

Disclaimer!

The site is not a definitive guide to puppet making or any of the techniques it discusses. It just describes the way I have made Blind Summit puppets for a number of years and is a response to peoples often asked question, 'how are they made?'. I hope it is helpful.

Please feel free to e mail your thoughts and suggestions to nick@blindsummit.com