I've finished the bat fursuit commission -- they're picking it up soon! -- and next in my queue is a bear puppet. Here's a very early WIP where you can see the essentials of the design process. The secret is the sample nose! ;)
#FursuitMaker #PuppetMaker
#FursuitMaker #PuppetMaker
September 30, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I've finished the bat fursuit commission -- they're picking it up soon! -- and next in my queue is a bear puppet. Here's a very early WIP where you can see the essentials of the design process. The secret is the sample nose! ;)
#FursuitMaker #PuppetMaker
#FursuitMaker #PuppetMaker
The finished puppet head that I've been building for about 2 months now.
#puppetbuilding #foampuppet #ericacrooks #puppetbuilder #puppetmaker #sculpture #caricature
#puppetbuilding #foampuppet #ericacrooks #puppetbuilder #puppetmaker #sculpture #caricature
September 2, 2026 at 8:18 AM
The finished puppet head that I've been building for about 2 months now.
#puppetbuilding #foampuppet #ericacrooks #puppetbuilder #puppetmaker #sculpture #caricature
#puppetbuilding #foampuppet #ericacrooks #puppetbuilder #puppetmaker #sculpture #caricature
Persian Cat puppet!! This one is a premade little creature I was eager to show off for quite some time!!!
It will make its debut at Pawstral 2026, but if It doesnt find an owner there, it will go up for grabs at the Dealers Den when im back home.
#furry #puppetmaker #puppet #persiancat
It will make its debut at Pawstral 2026, but if It doesnt find an owner there, it will go up for grabs at the Dealers Den when im back home.
#furry #puppetmaker #puppet #persiancat
August 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Persian Cat puppet!! This one is a premade little creature I was eager to show off for quite some time!!!
It will make its debut at Pawstral 2026, but if It doesnt find an owner there, it will go up for grabs at the Dealers Den when im back home.
#furry #puppetmaker #puppet #persiancat
It will make its debut at Pawstral 2026, but if It doesnt find an owner there, it will go up for grabs at the Dealers Den when im back home.
#furry #puppetmaker #puppet #persiancat
Oh, Hello there. It's #storytime
Today's story is An extract from 'A Ghosts Story' - Meet the dollmaker. by Satan
#PuppetMaker
#LivingDolls
#TwistedRevenge
Today's story is An extract from 'A Ghosts Story' - Meet the dollmaker. by Satan
#PuppetMaker
#LivingDolls
#TwistedRevenge
August 3, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Oh, Hello there. It's #storytime
Today's story is An extract from 'A Ghosts Story' - Meet the dollmaker. by Satan
#PuppetMaker
#LivingDolls
#TwistedRevenge
Today's story is An extract from 'A Ghosts Story' - Meet the dollmaker. by Satan
#PuppetMaker
#LivingDolls
#TwistedRevenge
4 year old puppet build refurb finished! King Midas is looking goooood 😘
[ #puppetmaker | #dragonpuppet | #luckdragon ]
[ #puppetmaker | #dragonpuppet | #luckdragon ]
July 31, 2026 at 11:34 AM
4 year old puppet build refurb finished! King Midas is looking goooood 😘
[ #puppetmaker | #dragonpuppet | #luckdragon ]
[ #puppetmaker | #dragonpuppet | #luckdragon ]
Lets welcome this new puppet to the family 👻 don't worry, he’s friendly😋
I need to make some more photos but this lovely new glove puppet will be going up for sale in the #etsyshop of #theaterdidymus very soon😉
#handmadeinantwerp #handmadeinbelgium #poppenkast #artisan #puppetmaker
I need to make some more photos but this lovely new glove puppet will be going up for sale in the #etsyshop of #theaterdidymus very soon😉
#handmadeinantwerp #handmadeinbelgium #poppenkast #artisan #puppetmaker
July 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Lets welcome this new puppet to the family 👻 don't worry, he’s friendly😋
I need to make some more photos but this lovely new glove puppet will be going up for sale in the #etsyshop of #theaterdidymus very soon😉
#handmadeinantwerp #handmadeinbelgium #poppenkast #artisan #puppetmaker
I need to make some more photos but this lovely new glove puppet will be going up for sale in the #etsyshop of #theaterdidymus very soon😉
#handmadeinantwerp #handmadeinbelgium #poppenkast #artisan #puppetmaker
By some very fortunate timing, I have 3 Luck Dragon heads in the studio at the same time for refurbs and upgrades!
[ #dragonpuppet | #puppetmaker ]
[ #dragonpuppet | #puppetmaker ]
June 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
By some very fortunate timing, I have 3 Luck Dragon heads in the studio at the same time for refurbs and upgrades!
[ #dragonpuppet | #puppetmaker ]
[ #dragonpuppet | #puppetmaker ]
Can't believe how gorgeous and perfect they came out 🐯😍 #puppets #puppetmaker #characterdesign #cute #custompuppet #puppetry
June 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Can't believe how gorgeous and perfect they came out 🐯😍 #puppets #puppetmaker #characterdesign #cute #custompuppet #puppetry
May 27, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Despite the Antwerp heat, i finally got round to finishing this little creepy ghoul hand or glove puppet 😊 he will be popping up for sale in my #theaterdidymus #etsyshop one of these days 🥳
#puppetmaker #atypischantwerpen #handmadeinbelgium
#puppetmaker #atypischantwerpen #handmadeinbelgium
May 26, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Despite the Antwerp heat, i finally got round to finishing this little creepy ghoul hand or glove puppet 😊 he will be popping up for sale in my #theaterdidymus #etsyshop one of these days 🥳
#puppetmaker #atypischantwerpen #handmadeinbelgium
#puppetmaker #atypischantwerpen #handmadeinbelgium
Vote for The People's Artist now!
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Elmwood's own Jon Bristol is one of the participants!
A vote for Jon is a vote for Elmwood! Help us spread the word - it's your support that keeps us going!
#thepeoplesartist #puppetmaker #elmwoodpuppets #elmwoodproductions
peoplesartist.org/2026/jon-bri...
Elmwood's own Jon Bristol is one of the participants!
A vote for Jon is a vote for Elmwood! Help us spread the word - it's your support that keeps us going!
#thepeoplesartist #puppetmaker #elmwoodpuppets #elmwoodproductions
Is Jon Bristol the People's Artist?
Joy And Peace. Making Art, Not Just Puppets, Keeps Me Centered And I Love The Reaction Folks Get From My Art And Films.
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May 5, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Vote for The People's Artist now!
peoplesartist.org/2026/jon-bri...
Elmwood's own Jon Bristol is one of the participants!
A vote for Jon is a vote for Elmwood! Help us spread the word - it's your support that keeps us going!
#thepeoplesartist #puppetmaker #elmwoodpuppets #elmwoodproductions
peoplesartist.org/2026/jon-bri...
Elmwood's own Jon Bristol is one of the participants!
A vote for Jon is a vote for Elmwood! Help us spread the word - it's your support that keeps us going!
#thepeoplesartist #puppetmaker #elmwoodpuppets #elmwoodproductions
I just need to stitch the last pieces together and this little ghoul hand- or glove- puppet will be done
I love how grubby this little creep turned out. I aged his costume with the oldest trick in the book, tea
He wil be for sale in the #etsyshop of #theaterdidymus soon
#puppetmaker #poppenkast
I love how grubby this little creep turned out. I aged his costume with the oldest trick in the book, tea
He wil be for sale in the #etsyshop of #theaterdidymus soon
#puppetmaker #poppenkast
April 13, 2026 at 7:08 PM
I just need to stitch the last pieces together and this little ghoul hand- or glove- puppet will be done
I love how grubby this little creep turned out. I aged his costume with the oldest trick in the book, tea
He wil be for sale in the #etsyshop of #theaterdidymus soon
#puppetmaker #poppenkast
I love how grubby this little creep turned out. I aged his costume with the oldest trick in the book, tea
He wil be for sale in the #etsyshop of #theaterdidymus soon
#puppetmaker #poppenkast
“Stand and deliver!”
What is an old fairytale without some kind of bandit or robber? But not to worry, this one does not look too smart 😉
I just finished this Handmade traditional hand- or glove-puppet and he will be found very soon in my #theaterdidymus #etsyshop
#puppetmaker #poppenkast #puppets
What is an old fairytale without some kind of bandit or robber? But not to worry, this one does not look too smart 😉
I just finished this Handmade traditional hand- or glove-puppet and he will be found very soon in my #theaterdidymus #etsyshop
#puppetmaker #poppenkast #puppets
April 10, 2026 at 3:40 PM
“Stand and deliver!”
What is an old fairytale without some kind of bandit or robber? But not to worry, this one does not look too smart 😉
I just finished this Handmade traditional hand- or glove-puppet and he will be found very soon in my #theaterdidymus #etsyshop
#puppetmaker #poppenkast #puppets
What is an old fairytale without some kind of bandit or robber? But not to worry, this one does not look too smart 😉
I just finished this Handmade traditional hand- or glove-puppet and he will be found very soon in my #theaterdidymus #etsyshop
#puppetmaker #poppenkast #puppets
Apparently... I can make puppets?
Everyone, say hello to Ivyene. *With guest appearance from Mister Noodle*
#puppets #puppetry #muppet #foamheadpuppet #beginnerpuppetmaker #puppetmaker #felt #foam #audrey
Everyone, say hello to Ivyene. *With guest appearance from Mister Noodle*
#puppets #puppetry #muppet #foamheadpuppet #beginnerpuppetmaker #puppetmaker #felt #foam #audrey
March 28, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Apparently... I can make puppets?
Everyone, say hello to Ivyene. *With guest appearance from Mister Noodle*
#puppets #puppetry #muppet #foamheadpuppet #beginnerpuppetmaker #puppetmaker #felt #foam #audrey
Everyone, say hello to Ivyene. *With guest appearance from Mister Noodle*
#puppets #puppetry #muppet #foamheadpuppet #beginnerpuppetmaker #puppetmaker #felt #foam #audrey
Almost forgot🤪... happy #WorldPuppetryDay 2026 from artisan #puppetmaker Thomas Weber / #theaterdidymus! 🥰🥳🎉❤️
March 21, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Almost forgot🤪... happy #WorldPuppetryDay 2026 from artisan #puppetmaker Thomas Weber / #theaterdidymus! 🥰🥳🎉❤️
It's wondrous to enjoy this moment when Guillermo del Toro met handsomedevilspuppets and enjoys first hand many of these incredible puppet versions of his characters! 😊
#beautifulbizarre #handsomedevilspuppets #GuillermodelToro #puppetry #puppetmaker #art
#beautifulbizarre #handsomedevilspuppets #GuillermodelToro #puppetry #puppetmaker #art
March 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
It's wondrous to enjoy this moment when Guillermo del Toro met handsomedevilspuppets and enjoys first hand many of these incredible puppet versions of his characters! 😊
#beautifulbizarre #handsomedevilspuppets #GuillermodelToro #puppetry #puppetmaker #art
#beautifulbizarre #handsomedevilspuppets #GuillermodelToro #puppetry #puppetmaker #art
March 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
It looks so ugly rn 😭 #WIP #puppetmaker
March 4, 2026 at 7:55 PM
It looks so ugly rn 😭 #WIP #puppetmaker
My latest puppet building experiment.
It’s strongly inspired by the grotesque, satirical puppet legends of early Spitting Image and Les Guignols puppet caricature styles as well as The Muppets.
#puppetbuilding #ericacrooks #characterdesign #puppeteer #puppetmaker #puppetbuilder #puppetry
It’s strongly inspired by the grotesque, satirical puppet legends of early Spitting Image and Les Guignols puppet caricature styles as well as The Muppets.
#puppetbuilding #ericacrooks #characterdesign #puppeteer #puppetmaker #puppetbuilder #puppetry
March 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM
My latest puppet building experiment.
It’s strongly inspired by the grotesque, satirical puppet legends of early Spitting Image and Les Guignols puppet caricature styles as well as The Muppets.
#puppetbuilding #ericacrooks #characterdesign #puppeteer #puppetmaker #puppetbuilder #puppetry
It’s strongly inspired by the grotesque, satirical puppet legends of early Spitting Image and Les Guignols puppet caricature styles as well as The Muppets.
#puppetbuilding #ericacrooks #characterdesign #puppeteer #puppetmaker #puppetbuilder #puppetry
My old dog comes back to life!!
I moved all my plans for tomorrow to today because this morning I suddenly felt the urge to pick up this old puppet. 🌼
#stopmotion #stopmotionanimation #animation #puppetmaker #characteranimation #framebyframe #animator
I moved all my plans for tomorrow to today because this morning I suddenly felt the urge to pick up this old puppet. 🌼
#stopmotion #stopmotionanimation #animation #puppetmaker #characteranimation #framebyframe #animator
February 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
My old dog comes back to life!!
I moved all my plans for tomorrow to today because this morning I suddenly felt the urge to pick up this old puppet. 🌼
#stopmotion #stopmotionanimation #animation #puppetmaker #characteranimation #framebyframe #animator
I moved all my plans for tomorrow to today because this morning I suddenly felt the urge to pick up this old puppet. 🌼
#stopmotion #stopmotionanimation #animation #puppetmaker #characteranimation #framebyframe #animator
The weather stayed dry for our dragon walk in the woods! ✨️
It was a fantastic afternoon and both kids and adults got to interact and get photos with Tatsuko 😁❤️
[ #dragonpuppet | #puppetmaker]
It was a fantastic afternoon and both kids and adults got to interact and get photos with Tatsuko 😁❤️
[ #dragonpuppet | #puppetmaker]
February 19, 2026 at 7:18 PM
The weather stayed dry for our dragon walk in the woods! ✨️
It was a fantastic afternoon and both kids and adults got to interact and get photos with Tatsuko 😁❤️
[ #dragonpuppet | #puppetmaker]
It was a fantastic afternoon and both kids and adults got to interact and get photos with Tatsuko 😁❤️
[ #dragonpuppet | #puppetmaker]
Back to working on some dragon puppets that were started last year 🐲
[ #puppetmaker | #dragonpuppet ]
[ #puppetmaker | #dragonpuppet ]
January 22, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Back to working on some dragon puppets that were started last year 🐲
[ #puppetmaker | #dragonpuppet ]
[ #puppetmaker | #dragonpuppet ]
January 4, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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