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How to make a finger puppet: Ice cream pattern
I made this puppet a few years ago basically for fun: the idea was to make a finger puppet that suited my skill levels as an adult. It’s certainly not your average bear… er, ice cream cone… I took my very basic finger puppet pattern and added quite a few things to come up with the Ice Cream Finger Puppet. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, plenty of pictures, and a set of patterns, you can make this fun puppet for home play or performance. Use the large links below to navigate the different sections.
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Free pattern: How to make a finger puppet, Fabric version
Grab the FREE pattern, use the instructions within AND/OR watch the video tutorials belowI took my previously made pattern and reused it for a video tutorial (note, the above download link has instructions for the fabric puppet; the one previously made is the same pattern, just with different instructions on how to use it). The video below shows you how to take the basic finger puppet pattern and with some fleece and cotton fabric or other cloth, you can sew yourself something a bit more stylish. Or you could upgrade the tutorial by adding some extra coolness and make the Ice Cream Finger Puppet pattern.
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What materials do you use for finger puppets?
As mentioned in my short post about what materials to use when making a puppet, there’s no hard and fast rules as to what to use when building a puppet. However, there are some materials that are particularly favoured by puppet makers.
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Free finger puppet patterns: A list
(If you’re looking for patterns for other puppet types, please browse the other categories as you’ll find more lists there)
I will be adding to this list as I find more patterns. Please note that these patterns come free courtesy of the credited people; please respect their wishes for creditation (if requested) if you publish the link elsewhere.
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Free pattern: How to make a finger puppet, Felt version
Grab the FREE pattern, use the instructions within AND/OR watch the video tutorials below
Hve you heard about Jig Puppets? Went to a local International Puppet Festival, and they look so simple to operate and make that I would like to have a go, but have not found anything about this style of puppet on net yet. If you know more, please let me know, apart from that, a great site.
... Steph on What types of puppets are there?