How to Make a String Puppet - Advanced DIY - with Better Control

The Advanced / Better Control Method to creating a string puppet: Easily convert a teddy bear, plush stuffed animal, or toy into a fun string puppet using supplies from around the house. You'll need a toy, fishing line or thread, string or twine, and sticks. This project is kid friendly.
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[@MrHeshion]

I love your eyes when you decide not to glue the stick down that moves the feet, very excited your eyes , well your whole expression was great, i loved it

[@ClassyCheapskate]

LOL (now I am curious to see that look you are talking about) Thanks! I do tend to get a kick out of the little things (no pun intended) . . . since you were talking about feet . . .

[@StarAtom]

How cute that bear. I think I will try to make a puppet too.

[@poppy-mj7op]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! I always wanted to make a puppet=D

[@CrniVitez281]

Puppetmistress😍

[@moreskacarvalho227]

Thanks so much for this simple yet so effective video

[@talula8699]

Uhhhhhh when you said "I hear an airplane" there was an airplane going over me. 👀 Gave me a shiver hahaha

[@e_i_e_i_bro]

LOL that's trippy

[@ClassyCheapskate]

For some reason I'm just now reading this 2 years later . . . and an airplane is going over me . . . weird . . .

[@user-xq5jf4ex1d]

Cool idea!

[@murern4083]

✨This helped perfectly for my cosplay😄✨

[@kristataylor4129]

What cosplay did you do?

[@murern4083]

@@kristataylor4129 Shirogane from Karakuri circus

[@kristataylor4129]

@@murern4083 do you have pictures?

[@aniljain8406]

Good keep it up

[@trevorheta4192]

Wow that works 4 me 👍👌🙋

[@kristataylor4129]

How do you make his arms flop down to his side more and still have control? Love the video btw.

[@ClassyCheapskate]

Make the arm strings even longer, but your hand action will have to be greater as well. Or, keep the strings regular length and lean your wrist forward to drop the arms....it all depends on how you put things together really :) Playing around with it and looking in a mirror would help lots (By the way, Hi Krista! Hope you are doing great!)

[@kristataylor4129]

@@ClassyCheapskate I am! I hope you are doing well. I'm trying to give the bear a floppy appearance like a ragdoll rather than real rigid and stiff like a barbie or something

[@ClassyCheapskate]

I'm sure you can do just that with how you control it...less rigid movements, less thought out

[@kristataylor4129]

@@ClassyCheapskate is there a way to shake is head? His ears flop when I just handle him so I'm trying to make him move his head with strings

[@ClassyCheapskate]

Technically, I think we'd have to cut the head off and stick it on an internal pole! LOL....so that it can move freely....do you want me to do this? Otherwise, you can try adding a string behind each ear and attaching it to opposite ends of a stick on the control mechanism.

[@joanneenriquez3415]

Nice

[@rinnkuchandel8542]

That is nise

[@mrlibrarymanSC]

What weight or test fishing line do you use? Four pound? Eight?

[@ClassyCheapskate]

I use any and all. The heavier the plush or item, the heavier the line. Use what you have if you desire and if it breaks, buy stronger. ;) Seems like a plan!

[@randomvideos9778]

How do you keep the string on a toy

[@ClassyCheapskate]

You can tie it around or you can sew it onto the item. I prefer using a needle. But if you don't have a needle, you can simply tie it around the desired part that you would like to move.

[@ritchelgultian6386]

What are the materials you use

[@trevorheta4192]

Wow that works 4me

[@wilmarestillore8570]

O--o--k I-I-I think I-t-ts wort I--t-

[@flyasfish9121]

Can I use any stuffed animals?

[@ClassyCheapskate]

I don't see why not . . .