πPaper Stick Puppetsπ
π¦π§π¨π©π¦π§π¨π©π¦π§π¨π©π¦π§π¨π© Paper Stick Puppets Supplies: -construction paper -sticks (bamboo skewers, chopsticks, or tree-sticks) -markers -scissors -pencil -glue Step 1: Make Your Puppet's Body. I decided to make a mermaid. Your puppet can look like anything, though. A person, a monster, a fairy, an alien...have fun with it! I drew an outline of a mermaid with pencil. Don't include arms (or whatever upper appendages your puppet has). You'll add those later. Once you are pleased with the shape, use a marker (or crayons or colored pencils) to decorate the body. I added scales and fin details to the mermaid's tale. Finally, cut out the body. Step 2: Add a Layer to the Top of the Puppet. A mermaid needs a top non-fish half, so trace around the upper body shape on a different color of paper. Cut it out and glue the pieces together. (Even if you're not making a mermaid, you'll