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Comment on Thank You by Ellen Berrahmoun

Ellen Berrahmoun — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:33:11 +0000

Hi Meredith,

I’m so sorry to belatedly read about the closing of your online shadow puppet business – the designs are awesome!!!

I’m an elementary art teacher and I love making shadow puppets with students.

I wondered if you could give me tips on the exact size (and hopefully any bulk order info) for the alligator clips you used in your stick controls. Along with the Velcro tab (I watched the Martha Stewart clip!) ,this is definitely less cumbersome and more sturdy than other methods. I work with many children, and the cost of small packets of those alligator clips is prohibitive.

Any specific tips on size, order info, where to get the alligator clips in bulk more cheaply would be GREATLY appreciated!

All the best in your continuing creative endeavors,

Ellen B.

Comment on Thank You by Meredith Wolff

Meredith Wolff — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:27:12 +0000

Hi Dan. Check out the Wikipedia article about the CPSIA here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Product_Safety_Improvement_Act . It has a pretty comprehensive overview of the law and it’s consequences for small businesses. The short version is this: micro businesses don’t have the funds to comply with independent testing and labeling of constantly changing materials in short production runs. We use materials we know to be safe and that we are willing to give to our own children, and would happily comply with any regulations that are financially feasible. Thankfully, several materials have been added to the list of materials that are exempt from testing requirements (unaltered wood, paper, beeswax etc) and we may now be able to redesign our products and get back into business.

Comment on Thank You by Dan McGuire

Dan McGuire — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:52:10 +0000

What are these regulations? can you explain them?
DAN MCGUIRE

Comment on Thank You by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:07:06 +0000

Meredith, you are so amazingly talented! I *LOVE* the Thai Legends Shadow Puppet set and would love to order 2 of these sets in black if you are still selling them. I really hope you will start up your business again ~ these sets are too cute! Thanks!

Comment on Thank You by Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:36:37 +0000

Hi Meredith. I’m not sure if you’re back selling the puppets yet, please let me know if you are. If not though do you have any tips for me ? My kids would love shadow puppets. They are 6 years, 4 years and my youngest just turned 1. I didn’t even think about shadow puppets for them. Now I have the crafty itch, thanks to you and finding comment on stumble upon.

I wish you all the best, thanks for helping me find yet another way to entertain the kids

Melissa

Comment on Thank You by Jenny Fiore

Jenny Fiore — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:32:13 +0000

Hello! I’ve just left you a message on Etsy but thought I should write to you here to ask you to read it. It’s regarding a shadow puppetry presentation locally during the summer of 2011. I’d be grateful to hear from you!

Comment on Thank You by Orange Moon Toys

Orange Moon Toys — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:01:32 +0000

Sadly it’s not up to the manufacturer to set the age designation for products as far as product testing goes – the CPSC has age guidelines to avoid the loophole of companies making baby products and claiming they’re for adults. This is a good thing, but it means that unless I drastically change my product line and make only “art” puppets that are more complicated and clearly intended for adults, I would not be in compliance with the new regulations.

Comment on Thank You by Jaclyn

Jaclyn — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:54:26 +0000

Would it be possible for you to sell them for adults? They are beautiful, no matter your age!!

Comment on Shadow Puppets on Martha Stewart by Sarah Elizabeth

Sarah Elizabeth — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:32:41 +0000

Wow! Congrats! That must have been amazing.

Comment on Shadow Puppets on Martha Stewart by Kelly Kliefoth

Kelly Kliefoth — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:33:46 +0000

I read an article about you appearing on the Martha Stewart show in the Janesville Gazette online today, so I had to check out your website, and of course see your presentation on Martha Stewart. You were great, Meredith! I love the idea of using these puppets to create your own stories. What a great opportunity to learn about history and science, as well. I will definitely be looking into getting a collection or two for our daughter to play with when she is older.