ABSTRACT
Once you’ve completed a costume for your puppet, you should consider what kind of accessories you’ll want to go with it. Little things do mean a lot, and the right accessories can add the perfect finishing touch to your puppet’s character. They can also give good clues to the type of role your
puppet is playing. For example, round spectacles and gray or white hair could
mean a grandmotherly type, while a red bandana and cowboy hat conjure up
the image of a cowpoke from the Old West. As with clothing, you can often find
doll or children’s accessories that will work very well for your puppet with a mini-
mum of alteration, and it’s a great feeling when you come across that perfect
hat or pair of glasses as you shop. It can be much more fun, though, to make
your own! That way, you can be sure your tie or hat will match your costume
perfectly, and it’s really not as hard as you might think.
