Puppet Sneakers - Pattern and Tutorial

PDF tutorial + pattern + link to the video. Learn how to make high-top sneakers for your marionette with this 45-page PDF tutorial.

The file includes:

• Step-by-step written instructions with full-color photos
• A printable pattern (last page)
• A link to the YouTube video showing the process

What you’ll learn:

• To make the shoe bases from air-dry clay
• To create the fabric pieces out of the template and glue them onto the shoe bases (finished shoes cannot be removed)
• To attach the shoes to wooden calves and create an ankle joint

Sizes:

• Finished sneakers, with all fabrics: 50mm long × 30mm wide
• Shoe bases (without fabric): 46mm × 22mm
• Designed for calves with a 15mm diameter; the pattern can be resized for different dimensions.

Materials & Tools:

• Shoe bases: paperclips, pliers, air-dry clay, water, sculpting mat and tools, sandpaper
• Attaching to calves: handsaw, drilling machine, wire (at least 1mm thick, approx. 30mm long), drill bit (a little bit thicker than the wire), pliers, hammer, sandpaper
• Sneakers: cotton fabric pieces, felt, cord for shoelaces (e.g. round hat elastic), threads, white glue, metallic paint, brushes, scissors, a sewing machine (optional - you can sew the socks by hand if you want, a round needle with an eye that is big enough for shoelaces, nail, pencil, rubber bands, iron and ironing board.

Notes:

• Digital product only - no physical item will be sent.
• For personal use only - please do not share or distribute the pattern, tutorial, or video.
• Safety disclaimer - please be very careful when working with all the tools, especially the sharp ones. You undertake this project at your own risk. The tutorial is intended for adults.
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• Refund policy - due to the nature of digital products, refunds aren’t available, but you can always email me for assistance.

If you have any questions, please, don't hesitate to ask me at mihokova.barbora@gmail.com.

Enjoy making your puppet sneakers! :)

Barbora Mihoková