Local Puppeteer Looks to Build His First Puppet

This campaign is to help me build my first ever puppet during quarantine. As a puppeteer, thus far I have solely performed puppets. However, I would like to branch out and start to learn to build, and what better time than when I'm stuck at home? The video for this campaign is Adam Kreutinger building the exact puppet I'm going build. I'm going to use his pattern and all of his tips. 
The funds will be allotted approximately:
Heavy duty foam: 29.99
Spray Adhesive: 22.98
Contact Cement: 16.00
Faux (fake) Fur: 18.95
Metal Coat Hangers: 5.90
 Armature Wire: 4.72
Ping Pong Balls: 5.00
Dowell Rods: 4.00

As a puppeteer who one day wishes to do puppetry with the greats, this would be a great stepping stone for me to learn this skill of building and your support will help me make those stepping stones! Building this puppet also enables me to give back to the community! I perform puppet shows for children. Currently, I sometimes perform on the Berks Quarantine Open Mic with my puppets during children's hour and I love the philanthropy of puppetry! To make a difference in children's lives by performance is what I live for, as I am currently working on my music education degree.