How to create a puppet

Create a Puppet

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Draw the character that you want to create.

Draw the character that you want to create.

Make patterns for each part. Your hand should be able to move the puppet's mouth. Make sure that it fits.

Make patterns for each part. Your hand should be able to move the puppet's mouth. Make sure that it fits.

Trace the pattern on to the fleece.

Trace the pattern on to the fleece.

Cut out each piece of fleece.

Cut out each piece of fleece.

When you make hands, you need to cut out tops and bottoms for each side.

When you make hands, you need to cut out tops and bottoms for each side.

Use needle and thread to sew parts together and then turn inside out

Use needle and thread to sew parts together and then turn inside out

Use fillers or cotton balls to stuff fingers and arms

Use fillers or cotton balls to stuff fingers and arms

Make sure that stuffing gets to each finger by using the eraser end of a pencil to push it.

Make sure that stuffing gets to each finger by using the eraser end of a pencil to push it.

See all parts together to form the puppet

See all parts together to form the puppet

  • Fleece
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Felt
  • Styrofoam balls or ping pong balls
  • Craft sticks