The Maker's Lab | The Finger Players

TML 2021 #03: Expanding on research part II

Maker An Ni continues her research process into the puppeteer's harness, including joints and different methods of mounting the structure's weight on the puppeteer's body.

TML 2021 #02: Expanding on Research

For July's Maker's journal, An Ni takes us through her experimentations in creating a harness that will be worn by the puppeteer, and shares what she has learned from the process.

TML 2021 #01: AN ADAPTABLE (AXE)OSKELETON…Let the grind begin

DANIEL: The Maker’s Lab rolls into its second iteration with exciting new ideas by our maker, Loo An Ni in response to our theme, Puppetry and Sustainability! As she will...

TML 2020 #09: Towards Little Mournings and the end of The Maker’s Lab

In the final journal entry of The Maker's Lab, Xin Feng wraps up her journey with puppet Chiam thus far, taking us through her final adjustments for getting Chiam show-ready.

TML 2020 #08: Building for the show – Improvements and Refinements

For the months of January & February, read about how Maker Xin Feng made the final changes to the puppet after receiving feedback from jamming sessions, to get Chiam stage-ready for his live performance in Little Mournings!

TML 2020 #07: Completing the Prototype and Jamming Sessions

It's finally time to put the puppet together! Read on to learn how the puppet's head, eyeballs, chest and limbs are all assembled, and the challenges that our Maker Xin Feng faced along the way. She shares more about her difficulties faced, lessons learned, and the importance of relying on others for help.