PVC Puppet stand

This is a basic idea for a PVC Puppet Stand, utilizing the PVC fig rig instructable.
it is rather inexpensive to make and can be used for almost any size puppet

Step 1 Gather your supplies

The stand calls for 3/4 inch PVC; not CPVC. Because if you try to mix and match, it won't fit.
This is the breakdown:

4 - 6" long PVC
4 - 2 1/2" long
2 - 3" long
2 - 1 1/2" long

7 - 45 degree couplers
3 - T couplers
3 - straight couplers

Comments

[msfun]

I see what you are saying. We have several sizes of puppets that are standard for us. So we make the stands accordingly. We also have several 3 tiered stands that hold (total) 24-30 puppets.

[rubber_room]

Cool... i was think about building on of the 3 tiered ones, but really have nowhere to put it...

[msfun]

Too many connectors, making it more expensive than it has to be. Use one piece of PVC for the upright. Use one t in the center. Put a 2-3" piece of PVC on each side. Add a 45 or 90 degree el and add a 4-5" piece on the end of the el. Easy and cheap.

[rubber_room]

The reasoning behind the multi connectors is every puppet is a different size... Granted, it could be more cost efficient that way, but i personally don't like too much "dead space" between the puppet and the table it is sitting on... And also, it came from parts from a DIY Fig Rig Thanks for the comment, i will take that into consideration on making the next stand.

[Dr.Help]

Very cool it can also be used as a scarecrow!