ANIMATED VENTRILOQUIST DUMMIES


 String Puppets. Or also known as. Jumping Jack.

 Ballerina Marionette

Print out a copy of the ballerina template.

  • Paste the template to thin cardboard. Let it dry.
  •  Cut out the parts. Punch holes where the large black dots are.

  • Connect the arms and legs to the body using the paper connectors. Ask you parent (s), or someone, what paper connectors are if you do not know. 
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    • Thread the needle and knot it.
    • Thread the string through the small holes in the arms - knot the ends.
    • Do the same for the legs.
    • Tie another string to the top of the head - make a loop to hang the marionette.

    With the arms and legs hanging down, tie a thread to the middle of each string. This is the PULL string that makes the arms and legs move.  

    Have fun with your new, Ballerina Marionette

     Leprechaun Marionette

     Print out a copy of the leprechaun template. Paste the template to thin cardboard. Let it dry.

     

  • Cut out the parts. Punch holes where the large black dots are.
  • Connect the arms and legs to the body using the brass paper connectors
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    • Thread the needle and knot it.
    • Thread the string through the small holes in the arms - knot the ends.
    • Do the same for the legs.
    • Tie another string to the top of the head - make a loop to hang the marionette.

     With the arms and legs hanging down, tie a thread to the middle of each string. This is the PULL string that makes the arms and legs move.

    And that is all there is to it. Enjoy your new, Leprechaun Marionette.
     

    If you would like to learn more about these simple projects goto. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/They have alot of great things there. You do not have to be a member. 

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