The Puppet Boutique
Puppet and Marionette Resource
How to make a simple string puppet
A boy shows to make a simple marionette with these materials:
- 1 Ruler fishing line (or string)
- 5 coins or washers (to weigh down feet.)
- Option A) One Foam ball that is not smaller than the size of a fist or Option B) a paper plate on which a face is made.
- Scrap materials such as wool, paint or pens for use in decorating the face.
String Puppet Dancing
Here’s an impressive string puppet show caught in Prague. The puppeteer makes the marionette do a range of dance moves.
Shadow Play Indonesia Wayang Kulit
Wayang Kulit is a traditional form of Indonesian entertainment with an ancient history that involves telling stories with Indonesian marionettes and shadow play. “Wayang” means ”shadow.”