Painted Cat Puppet Project
Time: 1-2 Class Periods
Difficulty: Easy
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Difficulty: Easy
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Canvas People Puppet
White Felt
Fabric Paint
Metallic Paints
Scissors
White Glue
Fabric or Permanent Marker
Paint Brush
Yarn Needle
Jute, Yarn or String
It's simple to create a puppet with these canvas puppets! Follow the instructions for this project to create your own cat puppet!
Steps
- Step 1Cut out six felt pieces, four in the shape of ears and two in the shape of a tail. Glue the pieces to the puppet.
- Step 2Draw details on puppet with a fabric or permanent marker.
- Step 3Paint the cat with fabric paint. Add accents with metallic paints.
- Step 4To create whiskers, thread string, yarn or jute through the yarn needle, knot the end and place a small amount of glue on the knot. Punch the needle through the inside of the puppet and pull string through, then trim at desired length. Repeat until whiskers are finished.