Unveiling the World of Puppetry: Different Types of Puppets and Their Unique Charms

Today we’re gonna spend some time looking at the different types of puppets that are available for you to use. These are puppets that you can purchase, puppets that you can build puppets, or that you can recycle from other things. There’s just a lot of opportunities out there, and so you can spend a little bit or a lot of money on puppets, and it really depends on what you want to do with them and how you’re gonna use them.

There are a couple of different styles of puppets. So the first puppet that we’re gonna look at is probably the simplest, most basic puppet, but you can pretty do some pretty dramatic things with them. We’re gonna look at some finger puppets.

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Finger Puppets

And so finger puppets come in a variety of styles. These are typically the ones that you’re gonna find in a toy store. And so let’s look at a couple of those.

Some are basically just, just fingers little characters like that all the way up to a lot of these style of puppets that look like animals. And so you can find a variety of these little bitty finger puppets and a lot of different animal styles.

Hand Puppets

These are a little bit more involved. They are more like a glove. You have a finger that goes up inside the head and then a finger that goes in the arms. And yeah, if your hand fit, then you can move his head. You can move his arms and you can kind of tell some stories. I remember right, Mr. Rogers puppets kind of did that. There was not a lot of moving mouths, a lot of head nobbing nodding and, and movement.

And so they’re fun, they look great, they’re simple, they’re easy to package, store and carry. So it takes a little bit of work to figure out how you’re gonna use ’em, but those are great.

Rod Puppets

Okay, our next style of puppet is the rod puppet. And these can be as simple as a picture on a stick. Print our some pictures on cardstock on two sides, reverse them, cut them out, and mount them on an old arm rod and a stick. And they came out really well, especially on a black background or a white, a blue background.

You could make ’em talk just by giving ’em a little nod. They’re very simple to make, again a printer, a computer, and a stick. So that’s a simple arm rod a simple rod puppet. You can get a little bit more involved by.

Basically a rot puppet is puppet on a stick.

Moving Mouth Puppets & Rod Arm Puppets

This is a moving mouth puppet my daughter Ellie built.

The next group of puppets are probably the ones we most associate puppetry with, and that’s the moving mouth puppets. Most of us probably are familiar with the Muppets, and so these are sometimes called Muppet style puppets. But they’re basically a hinged moving mouth puppet, and you can kind of start from the very bottom and move your way up into complexity and cost.

Moving mouth puppets may or may not come with arms. If they have arms, they will often come with arm rods for movement or you can attach your own arm rods.

Human-Armed Puppets

A human armed puppet has, a sleeve with a entryway in the back and your hand simply goes through and comes out the sleeve of the shirt. And then you can hold things and move things. You can use your hand or a lot of ’em will come with a glove that matches the skin of the puppet. You operate these by yourself, or if you have somebody else with you, they can do the hands or they can do one of the hands. I think it’s easier if I have somebody that’s just doing the hands. Sometimes it’s gets a little detached from the body cuz you’re you’ve got one brain operating the head and the mouth and another one operating the arms.

But with a little bit of practice you can do some pretty neat stuff. You can do a lot of things cuz you can grab things and move things and manipulate things. It just takes a little bit of practice.

That basically is the different styles of puppets. When choosing a puppet, you can decide on your performance, your skit what you’re gonna do what you need. Do you need people puppets? Do you need animal puppets? Do you want some, some monster puppets that do things? What are you gonna do and what will you use most?

Tips

A couple of tips that I have for puppetry is, number one, if you’re gonna be doing skits of somesort with people puppets, then get some generic puppets that you can change the costumes with. If you buy a fireman with everything mounted on him he’s pretty well gonna stay a fireman.

But if you got just a general person, you can change his shirt. You can put a jacket on there, you can put a hat on, you can put some glasses on him. You can do all kinds of things to him. And he can be anything you want him to. He can be a cowboy from the old West. Put on a robe and he can be a Bible character. He can be a detective.

When you get a generic character you have the flexibility of changing his costumes in his character.

So a another tip that I like, a lot of times I will build wild colored puppets instead of the human skin tone puppets. I like being able to have an audience that can identify with my puppets and it not be connected with skin color. Think again of the Muppets. Ernie & Bert are orange and yellow. These guys will identify with everybody.

That’s not a rule, it’s just an opinion. I also have some, some puppets with different skin colors. But I like using different colored guys. They’re unusual, they stand out and they’re fun. And then everybody can pretty well identify with them.

Another tip is to find puppets that have some good mouth grips inside. Look for finger tubes or straps. You will have much better control.

Another thing to consider is what is going to be your setting for your puppets? Are you going to use a stage? Are you going to be walking around holding a puppet? What, what are you gonna do? A lot of the times with your full body puppets, body puppets that have legs on them are used for ventriloquism. And they sit out in front of the audience. And so it’s only natural that they have legs.

If you were to use these on a, on a typical puppet stage where the puppets are over your head sometimes these legs get in the way. And so these are a little harder to use. Also, the entry is through the back instead of up underneath. You can make it work, you can go up underneath the shirt but a lot of times they’re in the back of the head.

These are a little difficult to do on a stage because your arm becomes visible. If you’re going to use a puppet stage you wanna get a puppet that has entry at the bottom that your hand is going to go up and be hidden while you do that performance.

Now there are some puppets that that I use that don’t use a stage and they’re not ventriloquist puppets. I’ll pull the puppet out by simply putting my hand in the bag. I’m loading the puppet, and when I come out, he is already on my arm, on my hand. And I simply hold them. And it’s amazing how many people eventually quit paying attention to me or the fact that he’s a puppet and they just engage with the puppet.

One way I use puppets is by letting them whisper in my ear. Then I respond to what they have said.

And I’ve, it’s amazing how many people gear into the character of this puppet. They forget that he’s a puppet and they just engage with him. And so it’s, it’s learning how to move him and maneuver him and making him realistic.

And I’ve even had kids tell me that they swear they could hear him talking. And so you can have a lot of fun with him. With this guy, I don’t have to use a stage.

Now I will tell you this, if you take your puppet off in front of the audience, it ruins the whole thing here. They don’t realize it’s a puppet or they don’t connect it, but if you take him off, you’re gonna blow the whole thing. So the way you take him off is you put the, put him back in the bag and you pull your arm out and he’s in the bag.

Using Puppetry In Dance, Theater And Other Performance Art Forms

Using puppetry in theatre, dance, and other performance art forms

Puppetry is a versatile and ancient art form that has been used in various forms of performance,
including theatre, dance, and other performance art forms. The use of puppetry in these medi-
ums allows for a unique form of storytelling and expression that can captivate audiences of all
ages.

In theatre, puppets have been used for centuries as a way to tell stories and convey messages.
From traditional hand puppets to more modern forms of puppetry such as marionettes and
shadow puppets, each type of puppet offers a unique way to tell a story. Hand puppets, for ex-
ample, are often used in children’s theatre and are a great way to introduce young audiences to
the world of puppetry. Marionettes, on the other hand, offer a more sophisticated form of pup-
petry that can be used to tell more complex stories. Shadow puppets, which are made from cut-
out figures that are placed in front of a light source, offer a unique form of storytelling that is
both mysterious and captivating.

In dance, puppetry can be used to create a visual spectacle that complements the movement of
the dancers. Puppets can be used to tell a story through movement, and can be manipulated by
dancers or puppeteers to create a dynamic and visually striking performance. One example is
the use of Bunraku puppets in traditional Japanese dance performances. These puppets, which
are operated by three puppeteers, are used to tell stories and convey emotion through move-
ment.

Puppetry can also be used in other forms of performance art such as street performance, where
puppets can be used to entertain and engage with audiences in a public setting. In this context,
puppets can be used to tell stories, convey messages, or simply provide a visual spectacle.

In conclusion, puppetry is a versatile and ancient art form that has been used in various forms of
performance, including theatre, dance, and other performance art forms. The use of puppetry in
these mediums allows for a unique form of storytelling and expression that can captivate audi-
ences of all ages. Puppetry offers a wide range of possibilities, whether it’s to tell a story, con-
vey a message, or create a visual spectacle, and it will continue to be an important part of
performance art in the future.

Integrating puppetry with other mediums such as music and visual art can enhance the overall performance and create a more immersive experience for audiences.

One way puppetry can be integrated with music is through the use of live music accompaniment during a puppetry performance. This can add an extra layer of emotion and atmosphere to the performance, as the music can be used to underscore the action on stage and enhance the mood of the story being told. In addition, puppets themselves can be designed to incorporate elements of music, such as strings or bells, to create a more dynamic and interactive performance.

Visual art can also be integrated with puppetry through the use of set design, lighting, and projections. For example, a puppet performance can be enhanced by incorporating projections of visual art onto the stage, creating a more immersive and dynamic performance. Set design can also be used to create a more visually striking performance, such as incorporating large-scale sculptures or other visual elements into the set. Lighting can also be used to create different moods and atmosphere throughout the performance.

Puppetry and technology can also be combined to create a more engaging and interactive performance. For example, puppets can be manipulated through the use of digital puppetry, where the puppeteer controls the movements of the puppet through the use of technology such as robotics or motion capture. This can create a more lifelike performance and offer new possibilities for storytelling and expression.

In conclusion, integrating puppetry with other mediums such as music and visual art can enhance the overall performance and create a more immersive experience for audiences. The combination of these mediums can create a more dynamic and visually striking performance, and new technologies can offer new possibilities for storytelling and expression.

Puppetry Techniques Every Puppeteer Should Know

Puppetry can be a fun and rewarding hobby or career, but it does require some skill and practice to master. In this article, we will cover some basic puppetry techniques that every puppeteer should know.

Puppetry is a form of theater that has been around for thousands of years. It involves using puppets, which are figures controlled by a puppeteer, to tell stories and entertain audiences. Puppetry can be a fun and rewarding hobby or career, but it does require some skill and practice to master. In this article, we will cover some basic puppetry techniques that every puppeteer should know.

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The first thing you need to know about puppetry is the different types of puppets.

There are several different types of puppets, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The most common types of puppets are hand puppets, rod puppets, and marionettes.

Hand puppets are controlled by the puppeteer’s hand, which is inserted into the puppet’s head. Rod puppets are controlled by rods that are attached to the puppet’s limbs. Marionettes are controlled by strings that are attached to the puppet’s limbs.

The next thing you need to know is how to control your puppet. This involves learning how to make the puppet move in a lifelike way. The key to making a puppet move realistically is to use a technique called “puppet breath.” This involves breathing in and out while moving the puppet, which helps to give the puppet a sense of life and movement.

Another important technique to master is the art of lip-syncing.

Lip-syncing is the process of making the puppet’s mouth move in time with the dialogue. This can be done by using a technique called “lip-flap,” where the puppeteer moves the puppet’s head back and forth to make the mouth open and close. It’s important to practice lip-syncing to make sure your puppet’s mouth movements are smooth and realistic.

Lip Sync is so important in the puppetry world, because a lot of people think that if you just open and close the mouth several times when you’re talking with it, and that’s believable enough for a character, but it’s actually not.

What’s really important when you’re lip-syncing with a puppet is that you open the mouth on every syllable. When you are talking with a puppet, you want to make sure that you open the mouth on the beats, just like a syllable.

Another important technique that every puppeteer should know is how to create different emotions and expressions on the puppet’s face.

This can be done by using different facial features such as the eyes, eyebrows, and mouth. It’s important to practice making different facial expressions with your puppet so that you can convey different emotions to your audience.

Lastly, it’s important to know how to properly care for your puppets. This includes cleaning the puppets, storing them properly, and making any necessary repairs. Puppets can be delicate and it’s important to take care of them so that they last a long time.

Eye Focus helps the puppet feel alive

Eye Focus is making sure that the puppet is looking where you want it to look so that you can tell the story that you want to tell. You want to make sure that the puppet is looking directly at the camera or audience.

This is a little more difficult than it sounds, but once you have them looking at the camera, then you can start experimenting with different directions. You can have him look up at the corner. You’re going to have him look up at the other corner, but what’s really important is do you believe he’s looking where you want him to look? You can also look down, you can look up side to side.

One really important technique that I picked up along the way is when he looks from side to side, you don’t want him to a complete profile. You almost never want the puppet to do this, but if you tilt them a little more towards the camera, you can see the other eyeball and see it’s a lot more engaging that way.

You must develop your puppet’s character

Character can come from lots of places, the script, the look of the puppet or the voice.

When I’m creating a character, first, I start with my own normal voice. But then I try to think about where the placement of the voice is coming from. For example, maybe the character is small or meek or innocent. So maybe the voice comes from the head. Or maybe the characters more shifty and you don’t trust him. And maybe the voice comes from the throat or maybe the character is more dimwitted or slow. And then the voice would come more from the gut. Have fun and experiment with different placements and you just never know what kind of characters are going to come out.

Have fun with your puppets. It is contagious.

Stage Presence

Another important aspect of puppetry is stage presence. As a puppeteer, you are not only controlling the puppet, but also becoming a character yourself. It’s important to understand your own body language and movement, and how it can affect the puppet’s movement. This includes posture, hand gestures, and overall stage presence. This will help to give your puppet a more realistic and believable performance.

Storytelling

Another technique to master is the art of storytelling. Puppetry is a visual medium, and it’s important to be able to tell a story in an engaging and captivating way. This includes understanding pacing, rhythm, and timing. It’s also important to be able to improvise and adapt to unexpected situations. This will help to keep your audience engaged and interested in the story.

One way to improve your storytelling skills is to study different types of puppetry performances. This includes different styles such as traditional puppet theater, contemporary puppet theater, and puppet film. By studying different styles and techniques, you can learn new ways to tell stories and improve your own performances.

Another way to improve your puppetry skills is to practice, practice, practice. This includes experimenting with different puppets and techniques, and performing in front of an audience. It’s important to get feedback and critique, and to be open to learning new things. Remember that practice makes perfect.

In addition to the technical skills, it’s important to have good communication skills.

As a puppeteer, you will be working with other performers, such as actors, musicians, and stage crew. Good communication will help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that the performance runs smoothly.

Finally, it’s important to have a passion for puppetry. Puppetry is a form of art, and it’s important to enjoy the process of creating and performing. By having a passion for puppetry, you will be more likely to stick with it and improve your skills over time.

By learning the different types of puppets, how to control your puppet, lip-syncing, creating different emotions and expressions and taking care of your puppets, you will be on your way to becoming a great puppeteer. Remember to practice and have fun!

In conclusion, puppetry is a complex and multi-faceted art form. It requires a combination of technical skills, creativity, and passion. By learning the different types of puppets, how to control your puppet, lip-syncing, creating different emotions and expressions, stage presence, storytelling, practicing and improving communication, you will be well on your way to becoming a skilled and successful puppeteer. Remember to have fun and enjoy the process!

Marketing and Promoting Puppetry Performances

Marketing and promoting puppetry performances is essential for building an audience and ensuring the success of your shows. Here are some tips for effectively marketing and promoting your puppetry performances:

Develop a clear message: Before you start marketing your puppetry performances, it’s important to develop a clear message that communicates the unique qualities of your show and why people should see it. This message should be consistent across all of your marketing materials, including posters, flyers, and social media posts.
Use social media: Social media is a powerful tool for promoting your puppetry performances. Use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share updates about your shows, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and other content that will engage your audience and build excitement for your performances.

Create a website: A website is a great way to promote your puppetry performances and to provide information about your shows, such as show times, ticket prices, and location. A website also provides a platform to promote any other services you might be offering, such as workshops, classes, or puppet making.
Use traditional media: Traditional media, such as newspapers, radio, and television, can be effective for promoting your puppetry performances. Consider reaching out to local media outlets to see if they would be interested in covering your shows or writing an article about your troupe.
Create a mailing list: A mailing list is a great way to keep your audience informed about upcoming shows and other events. You can use a mailing list to send out newsletters, announcements, and other information about your performances.

Reach out to local organizations: Reach out to local organizations such as schools, community centers, and libraries to see if they would be interested in hosting a puppetry performance. These organizations can be a great way to connect with new audiences and to build a following for your shows.
Partner with other organizations: Partnering with other organizations such as art centers, theater companies, or festivals can be a great way to promote your puppetry performances and reach new audiences.
Offer discounts and special promotions: Offer discounts and special promotions to encourage people to come see your shows. This can include discounts for groups or special promotions for first-time attendees.

Marketing and promoting your puppetry performances is essential for building an audience and ensuring the success of your shows. By developing a clear message, using social media, creating a website, using traditional media, creating a mailing list, reaching out to local organizations, partnering with other organizations and offering discounts and special promotions, you can effectively market and promote your puppetry performances and build a dedicated audience for your shows.

Exclusive Marketing Plan For Promoting A Puppet Show

Develop a clear message: Develop a clear and compelling message that describes the unique
qualities of the puppet show and why audiences should see it. This message should be consis-
tent across all marketing materials, including posters, flyers, and social media posts.

Create a website: Create a website for the puppet show that provides information about the
show, such as show times, ticket prices, and location. Use the website to post updates and share
photos and videos that showcase the puppets and performances.

Use social media: Utilize social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to
promote the puppet show. Create a social media calendar that includes regular posts about the
show, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and other content that will engage audiences and
build excitement for the performances.

Reach out to local media: Contact local newspapers, radio stations, and television stations to see
if they would be interested in covering the puppet show or writing an article about it. This can
be a great way to reach new audiences and build buzz for the show.

Create a mailing list: Create a mailing list for the puppet show and use it to send out newslet-
ters, announcements, and other information about the performances. Encourage audiences to
sign up for the mailing list when they purchase tickets for the show.

Partner with other organizations: Partner with other organizations such as art centers, theater
companies, or festivals to promote the puppet show. This can be a great way to reach new audi-
ences and to build a following for the show.

Offer discounts and special promotions: Offer discounts and special promotions to encourage
people to come see the puppet show. This can include discounts for groups or special promo-
tions for first-time attendees.

Use SEO: Optimize the website and social media pages with SEO techniques so that it appears
in the top search results when people search for puppet shows.

Create a video trailer: Create a video trailer that showcases the puppets and performances. Share
the video on social media and on the website to build excitement for the show.

Evaluate and adjust: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the marketing plan and make
adjustments as necessary. Track the performance of the show and use the information to im-
prove future marketing efforts.

By following this marketing plan, you can effectively promote the puppet show and build a
dedicated audience for the performances. It’s important to be consistent with the message, use
social media and traditional media, create a website, reach out to local organizations, offer dis-
counts, use SEO, create a video trailer and continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the mar-
keting plan. With the right marketing strategies, you can build a dedicated audience for your
puppet show and ensure its success.

What Type Of String To Use For Marionette Puppets

Let’s talk about string. The most common question I get asked concerning building marionettes, is what type of string to use for string marionettes. And the answer is whatever string you have, but for best results, it’s often recommended that you use braided deep sea fishing line.

Deep-sea fishing lines can come in multiple strands, meaning that there are multiple fibers in one string and they’re braided so that it cuts down on fraying when you cut it a brand,

A very popular line for puppets is Hercules fishing line. Another brand that you’ll hear puppeteers talk about is Dacron. I have some Dacron, too.

Braided fishing lines come in multiple pound tests. Thirty pound test works great aand is thin, but even 100 pound test works good.

Marionette strings — Marionette strung with braided line.

You wouldn’t necessarily use this for stringing. I use this for internal joint strings in the Dacron brand. It’s a little thicker. The string brands are different levels of strength, depending on what pound they say they are.

I found best results of buying different spools and finding which one you like the best. I’m a big believer of whatever string is right for the puppet should be the string you should use.

If it’s a lightweight puppet, you want thin small strings. If it’s a heavy puppet, of course, you want heavy, thick strings to be able to hold it up.

A school of thought is that the strings are supposed to disappear as much as possible. Puppeteers do use clear fishing wire, although it does reflect light. So sometimes it draws more attention than just the plain black does not only is deep sea fishing line used for string puppets, but you can also use it for rod puppets.

Braided fishing line comes in multiple colors. I always buy black, but you can buy neon or bright colors. And I’ve seen puppeteers use the bright-colored fishing line if there’s an internal mechanism string so that when you work on the puppet, it’s easier to see.

And then likewise, if you want the strings to disappear, the idea is to use black string. At times, you’ll want a string that can slide through the screw eyes like on your running hamstring. So you don’t want it to catch or fray over time and break.

Even though all strings are prone to get broken, this deep-sea fishing line tends to last a lot longer against fraying. The deep sea fishing line comes in multiple strands, sometimes four strands or eight strands. I don’t find a difference much between how many strands are in there. I just go for overall strength.

In addition, I always put glue on my knots with deep-sea fishing line. Sometimes by design, it’s kind of slippery. So when you glue the knots, they will hold.

I use Duco cement on my knots. The great thing about Duco cement is when you glue the knot, you can also, if you need to take, a needle and undo the knot. So it helps hold it, but it is not totally a permanent situation.

Other than deep-sea fishing line. I’ve had success using heavy-duty sewing thread. I’ve also heard of puppeteers using beading thread or upholstery thread. So it’s really just up to you as the puppeteer to decide what kind of string is best for your puppet.

There you have it. Those are the types of strings I and many others use for marionettes.

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How To Make A Paper Mache Marionette Head

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This is how you make a paper mache Marionette head.

The first thing you do is make a clay Marionette head. I have attached a dowel stick to a 9″x9″ wooden base to make a support for the clay head. Then I mold my head on the dowel.

Take your clay Marionette head and cover it with petroleum jelly. Get a thin layer all over. This will do is it will keep the paper mache from sticking to the clay. Be sure to try to get in all the little crevices everywhere.

I like to paper mache with wood glue and water and regular computer paper or newspaper.

Get some water and add some little torn-up pieces of paper. Rip the paper into little pieces of about half-inch square.

Add wood glue. And I don’t use a specific ratio. I just mix wood glue in until it gets kind of a milky appearance. And as you go along, you can add more.

Then when some pieces have some soaked glue water on them, start laying tiny pieces onto your head, and you want to do a single layer first and the tinier the pieces you use the smoother it will be.

After you have done about six layers of paper mache on your clay head, it’s time to remove it from the clay interior.

Cut a line behind the ears all the way around. Score around the head with a razor knife. Then take a blade, and start cutting through the layers.

If you can’t get it off, you can pop it in the microwave. And that will heat up the clay.

We now have our two halves. You can add extra layers of paper mache on the inside, but six layers is strong enough.

Now to start covering up the seam. Add some wood glue all the way around, one-half of the head. Then put your two halves together. Add some more paper mache with water, and wood glue.

Start paper mache strips over the gap. Let that dry.

Next is to add a neck to your marionette head.

After you have finished the paper mache Marionette head, you’ve cut it and covered the seams with paper mache and let it dry, you’re going to use a piece of dowel that fits into the neck hole.

Figure out how much dowel it will take to fill up the neck. Stick it in And mark it.
Then cut this off with a band saw or Dremel tool. You now have a neckpiece of dowel that will fit inside.
You will need to drill two holes for a wire to be strung through the neck and dowel. Now, the wire I suggest you use is a regular clothes hanger wire. Be sure that your drill bit is bigger than your wire.

Measure out a long piece of wire that can go through, make a loop and come out the top and then twist.
The neck should be about an inch and a half. Cut about five inches of wire. Take your wire and fold it in half.
And then you’re going to thread it through the holes in the neck dowel.

Make a loop of wire at the bottom, big enough for to get nylon string through and at the top twist these two together. Rememberto twist at the top.
Then the neck piece has to go into the torso with the same direction as the support bar in the middle of the torso. So that way, when we put our nylon cord, it will be going perpendicular in a loop, kind of like a chain, which means that our loop in the wire needs to also go flat across the front of the face.
So use wood loop, give some glue on the top And also give some glue to the inside of your neck hole And slide your dowel into your neck hole, the wire facing flat, perpendicular to the face And put as much glue as you can get. And then go ahead and let that dry.

Painting Your Marionette Head

Before you attach your head to the body, you will want to paint it.

Acrylic paints are excellent for painting paper mache. They dry quickly and colors can be blended together to get a beautifully detailed finish.

Make sure your paper mache is completely dry before painting. Start with a primer or base coat. I use a solid white. When this has dried, add your skin color. Then add the details.

For a longer-lasting paint job, seal the finished head with varnish or acrylic sealing spray.

Attaching Your Marionette Head To The Body

Once all the glue has dried, take your marionette torso, which should have a wire inside, a thick wire for the head to hold onto. Using a dacron or nylon cord, thread a double layer of cording through the wire loop.

Loop around the inside of the torso. Be sure that the head is straightforward with the swoop of the neck facing forward as well, and drop your cording in.

Tie a knot around the bottom of the wire from the inside, estimating how to make it about the right distance of a neck coming out of a torso.

Then take a dab of glue and put it on the knot. You are finished.

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Another important technique to master is the art of lip-syncing.