We bought the domain as a joke at a puppet slam after-party in 2025. Then we actually built the thing, because it turns out finger puppetry has real news, real trends, and a real community that didn't have anywhere to gather. We kept the name. We regret nothing. If you came here expecting something else, welcome — you're going to leave knowing an unreasonable amount about felt.
Three friends left a regional puppet slam arguing about whether finger puppetry had "real" trend coverage. One of them bought the domain that night to end the argument.
What started as a joke newsletter to twelve people turned into an actual publication once craft fair organizers started asking to be featured.
Readers started emailing photos of their puppets unprompted. We built somewhere for them to go instead of our inbox.
News, trends, tutorials, gear reviews, and a monthly contest — still run by the same three people, now with slightly better glue guns.
Editor & Co-founder
Pattern Design & Tutorials
Community & Contests
Story tips, pattern submissions, and gear for review can all come through the same inbox.
editorial@fingerblasting.net
contribute@fingerblasting.net — pattern designers and reviewers welcome.