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sample rates

marionettes

Most marionettes come to us tangled. If it is a case of just untangling we can do that. If any strings need to be replaced we attempt to match the originals (we use colour match linen for Pelham puppets). We can also clean and press/steam as well.

Untangling

 $10.00

String replacement

 $5.00/string

Cleaning & Pressing

 this can vary - $5 - $15

Other repairs

regluing, repairing parts, painting etc. we will have to see the damage before quoting.
hand puppets
We can tackle almost anything: cleaning, holes that need stitching, painting, gluing - quotes on viewing

Dress: Wool & Linen with bone buttons
Hands: polymer clay

The customer purchased these two lovely puppet heads in France and wanted them dressed.
Dress: White silk linen with sari & trim. Hands: polymer clay
This group of SL63 Pelham puppets had been stored away for 20 years. They were badly tangled and some strings needed replacing and parts reglued and reattached. They were all pressed and steamed as well.
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after

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If you have a special puppet for restoration/cleaning including marionette restringing (Pelham, Hazelle, Peter Puppet Playthings and more) we can do it for you. Call (416) 531-1290 or email.
 

Open Door Designs' retail store located at 1597 Dupont Street near the Junction in Toronto, stocks all kinds of puppets. In addition to our own line of portable puppet theatres and puppets choose from a variety of reasonably priced handcrafted puppets from local artists including marionettes, hand puppets, rod puppets and finger puppets.