--- product_id: 16113046 title: "Dressing the Naked Hand: The World's Greatest Guide to Making, Staging, and Performing with Puppets (Book and DVD)" price: "VT1966" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16113046-dressing-the-naked-hand-the-worlds-greatest-guide-to-making store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Puppetry Techniques Comprehensive Guide Hand Puppet Mastery Dressing the Naked Hand: The World's Greatest Guide to Making, Staging, and Performing with Puppets (Book and DVD) **Price:** VT1966 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎉 Unleash Your Inner Puppeteer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dressing the Naked Hand: The World's Greatest Guide to Making, Staging, and Performing with Puppets (Book and DVD) - **How much does it cost?** VT1966 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16113046-dressing-the-naked-hand-the-worlds-greatest-guide-to-making) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Master the Craft:** Learn techniques that elevate your puppeteering skills. - • **Engage Your Audience:** Discover how to captivate and entertain with puppets. - • **Perfect for All Ages:** A resource for both beginners and seasoned puppeteers. - • **Unlock Your Creativity:** Dive into the art of puppetry with expert insights. - • **Join a Vibrant Community:** Connect with fellow puppetry enthusiasts and share your passion. ## Overview Dressing the Naked Hand is a definitive guide to the world of puppetry, offering readers a wealth of knowledge on techniques, performance, and the art of engaging audiences through the magic of hand puppets. Perfect for aspiring puppeteers and seasoned performers alike, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the enchanting world of puppetry. ## Description desertcart.com: Dressing the Naked Hand: The World's Greatest Guide to Making, Staging, and Performing with Puppets (Book and DVD): 9781938301131: White, Amy, Pulham, Mark H, Dallin Blankenship: Books Review: Excellent book for beginning to intermediate puppetmakers or even someone who wants to build more elaborate cosplay pieces. - Dressing the Naked Hand arrived today and I devoured it and watched the first half of the DVD. The book starts very basic with turning a stuffed animal into a puppet and then moves along through glove puppets and up into more advanced builds with foam and fleece/felt (ala Muppet style). The book includes a DVD of additional demonstrations and instruction. The DVD is divided into two parts: Construction and Performance. I've only watched the first part so far. It follows the curriculum of the book, starts out reallllly basic and is designed to be kid-friendly but then segues into the more advanced techniques, demoing foam building and sewing and that part is actually quite good and will get you a long way toward building the character of your choice. Includes some basic patterns in the book and the video on building posable hands with integral rods is alone worth the price of admission, in my opinion (something a lot of beginning puppetmakers struggle to get right). I also like his take on the mouthplate, which looks particularly comfy to use. I'll be testing it on the next puppet I make. Good stuff all round. All the information is clearly presented and easy to follow as long as you already know how to use your sewing machine or at least how to thread a needle and follow a basic pattern. I wish that it had more advanced stuff eye blinking and movement mechanisms, but it's an excellent book for beginning to intermediate puppetmakers or even someone who wants to build more elaborate cosplay pieces. Solid book. Great addition to my library. Review: puppets rock - Love this book. got it for a puppet class and enjoyed it very much. puppets rock! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,814,040 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #127 in Puppet Crafts #391,317 in Children's Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 34 Reviews | ## Images ![Dressing the Naked Hand: The World's Greatest Guide to Making, Staging, and Performing with Puppets (Book and DVD) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91RWv-oT-WL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book for beginning to intermediate puppetmakers or even someone who wants to build more elaborate cosplay pieces. *by S***S on December 30, 2015* Dressing the Naked Hand arrived today and I devoured it and watched the first half of the DVD. The book starts very basic with turning a stuffed animal into a puppet and then moves along through glove puppets and up into more advanced builds with foam and fleece/felt (ala Muppet style). The book includes a DVD of additional demonstrations and instruction. The DVD is divided into two parts: Construction and Performance. I've only watched the first part so far. It follows the curriculum of the book, starts out reallllly basic and is designed to be kid-friendly but then segues into the more advanced techniques, demoing foam building and sewing and that part is actually quite good and will get you a long way toward building the character of your choice. Includes some basic patterns in the book and the video on building posable hands with integral rods is alone worth the price of admission, in my opinion (something a lot of beginning puppetmakers struggle to get right). I also like his take on the mouthplate, which looks particularly comfy to use. I'll be testing it on the next puppet I make. Good stuff all round. All the information is clearly presented and easy to follow as long as you already know how to use your sewing machine or at least how to thread a needle and follow a basic pattern. I wish that it had more advanced stuff eye blinking and movement mechanisms, but it's an excellent book for beginning to intermediate puppetmakers or even someone who wants to build more elaborate cosplay pieces. Solid book. Great addition to my library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ puppets rock *by A***N on January 3, 2026* Love this book. got it for a puppet class and enjoyed it very much. puppets rock! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by S***A on December 16, 2016* Very good instructional / informative book if you are interest in puppet making. I would definitely recommend this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16113046-dressing-the-naked-hand-the-worlds-greatest-guide-to-making](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16113046-dressing-the-naked-hand-the-worlds-greatest-guide-to-making) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*