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MATERIAL DONATIONS / OUR WISH LIST

Before you toss it, ask yourself: could this become something wonderful?

We happily give useful, unusual, leftover, forgotten, and wonderfully weird materials another life through art-making.

Puppet Building Materials

Basic Structure & Frame

PVC pipes or bamboo poles (main skeleton/frame)
Cardboard (lightweight base for shapes)
Pool noodles (soft structure for limbs)
Armature wire or floral wire (shaping and flexibility)
Duct tape & masking tape
Zip ties / cable ties
Hot glue guns & glue sticks
Wooden dowels or broomsticks (control rods)
Backpack harnesses or support vests
Bike helmets or chest straps (for wearable builds)

Skin & Surface Materials

Newspaper & paper mâché supplies (flour/water paste or Mod Podge)
Lightweight fabric (muslin, cotton, felt, upcycled clothing)
Foam sheets / EVA foam
Acrylic or tempera paint
Spray paint (for base coats)
Yarn, raffia, ribbons
Craft foam or felt
Gesso or primer

Movement & Details

Elastic or bungee cords
Velcro or snaps
Fishing line / monofilament
Eye hooks or hinges
Small pulleys

Tools (Gently Used Welcome)

Scissors
Utility knife / box cutter
Pliers
Staple gun
Ruler / measuring tape
Needle & thread or sewing machine
Cutting mat
Paint brushes & sponges

Optional Decorative Extras

LED lights or battery string lights
Eco-friendly glitter
Feathers, beads, buttons
Bells or small sound elements
Flags, banners, flowing fabric

HAVE SOMETHING FOR US?

Not sure if we can use it? Ask! Send us a note before dropping anything off

and we’ll let you know if it can find a home at Giant Joy. GET IN TOUCH →