Puppet Fabrication
Puppet Fabrication
Custom Archival Puppet Build
Custom Archival Puppet Build
A carefully developed puppet made for lasting use, display, or collection.
A More Personal Way to Preserve Your Character
I create custom puppets around the character, story, and purpose you bring to the project. The process can include sculpting, patterning, fabrication, finishing, and thoughtful material selection, with each decision supporting the puppet’s intended life. The result is a distinctive piece that feels considered from its first detail to its final surface.
Archival quality means more than a polished appearance. I focus on sound construction, durable materials, and details that support careful handling and long-term preservation. Whether the puppet is intended for entertainment or a private collection, I provide a clear, collaborative experience and a finished piece built with attention to its future.
Ideal For
Entertainment productions
Private puppet collections
Character-based commissions
Display and preservation projects
How It Works
Share Your Vision: We discuss the character, purpose, references, and practical requirements.
Develop the Design: I refine the form, materials, construction approach, and key visual details.
Build and Finish: I fabricate, refine, and complete the puppet with care for its intended use.
About
MJL Puppet Design creates archival character puppets with a focus on screen-accurate design, expressive performance, and exceptional craftsmanship. My work serves entertainment productions and private collections, bringing familiar character forms to life through careful proportion, texture, costuming, and detail. Each select build is developed with personality in mind, from the first components to the final millimeter, resulting in a puppet that feels authentic, functional, and full of presence.
About
MJL Puppet Design creates archival character puppets with a focus on screen-accurate design, expressive performance, and exceptional craftsmanship. My work serves entertainment productions and private collections, bringing familiar character forms to life through careful proportion, texture, costuming, and detail. Each select build is developed with personality in mind, from the first components to the final millimeter, resulting in a puppet that feels authentic, functional, and full of presence.
Services
Services
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Custom Puppet Design
MJL Puppet Design creates screen-accurate character puppets with expressive detail and personality.
02
Performance Puppets
Functional puppets designed for movement, handling, and performance.
03
Custom Costuming
Authentic character costumes and finishing details for each build.
Services
Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Contact
Tell me about the character you would like to bring to life.
Contact
Contact
Tell me about the character you would like to bring to life.