•    Custom Puppets
Tailored puppet design and fabrication, crafted to your exact specifications, whether you already have designs or need assistance in creating them.

    •    Puppet Rentals
We offer a variety of puppets, including humans, animals, and creatures, with changeable features available for weekly rental at 5% of their original value. Deposit is required. Terms and conditions apply.

 

    •    Puppet Wrangling

Puppet wrangling is the skillful management, manipulation, and costume changes of puppets during performances, ensuring they move fluidly and interact seamlessly with other elements, props, and set pieces. Wranglers are responsible for controlling the puppets’ specialty and trick movements, often working closely with special effects, props, and set design. This role demands both technical precision and creativity, blending artistry with practical problem-solving to bring the puppets—and the production—to life.

    •    Puppet Design & Fabrication
We offer full puppet creation services, guiding the process from concept to completion for all types of productions. Whether it’s a marionette, hand puppet, or full body with animatronics, we bring creative visions to life with custom designs, meticulous fabrication, and expert construction, ensuring each puppet is both functional and expressive. From initial sketches to final build, our team combines artistry and craftsmanship to deliver unique, high-quality puppets that meet the needs of any production.

    •    Puppetry Consultation

Our puppetry consultation services provide expert advice and support throughout the entire production process. From research and development to test fabrication and puppet testing, we ensure your project is set up for success. Whether you’re refining concepts, troubleshooting technical challenges, or seeking creative direction, our experienced team offers tailored guidance to bring your puppetry vision to life with precision and artistry.

    •    Puppetry Choreography
Professional planning of puppet movement, blocking, and placement to support and enhance your production. Clear, intentional choreography to ensure smooth performance and effective storytelling.

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    •    Green Screen/Compact Film Studio Space

Located in Delta, BC, our film space is fully equipped with lighting, grip gear, and essential resources to support small-scale productions.

    •    Production Design & Specialty Set FabricationCustom sets and specialty props tailored to your puppet or film production, crafted with precision and creativity.

    •    Specialty Props
Whether you need custom-made props or existing props adapted for puppet use, we’ve got you covered.

    •    Communication Design for Puppet Productions
Leveraging our expertise in puppetry, we can assist with public relations and communication strategies for your production.

    •    Referral of Union & Non-Union Puppeteers
We connect you with experienced puppeteers, both union and non-union, and recommend only those we’ve personally worked with. We do not charge commissions for referrals.

    •    Puppet Restoration & Repair
From cleaning and restoring vintage toys to repairing professional puppets, we can rejuvinate your puppet to close to their original condition as possible.
(Some materials no longer available.)

 

 

 

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Color Sound Lab is a proud sponsor of the Vancouver International Puppet Festival