Stop Motion Puppet Pt. 1

Step 3 Collect your material

Using your cut-list you can figure out how much and what type of material you will need for the armature's "bones".

For this armature we're going to have 1" sections of 1/4" dowel for the fore arms (2), thighs (2), and shins (2); 3/4" sections of 1/4" dowel for the upper arms; 1 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" basswood for the shoulders/chest; 1 1/4" x 1/2" x 1/2" basswood for the hips/pelvis.

For the joints, we'll be using 2mm. soft aluminum Wire Form which is made for armatures.