First of all, if there is any of you who wants to redo the body parts, i recommend that you cut out the wire FIRST. Using a plier, make a loop at both ends. THEN, wrap newspaper around it and tape the thing with masking tape.
Many of you find it difficult to poke the wire through the parts because the newspaper stuffing is too thick, especially if you have folded it in layers. If you want to do the modelling of the body parts FIRST, try to stuff it with shredded newspaper.
The joints are created by interlocking loops.
Always remember to estimate the right length of wire to cut out. It should not just be the equal to the length of the body part but should be slightly more than that, enough for you to form the loop at both ends. The loops should not be too large either, if not your puppet will look weird.
Sorry if this looks wrong. This is how i use one wire to connect a pair of legs. The other end of this wire is connected to the wire from the head. (joint at the neck area) Therefore, it is a 十 shape in the body.
Ultimately when you are done with your puppet, you can paint it! After the paint is dry, you can add on accessories to it. Make it as lively as possible!
The final step is to string the puppet. You don't have to string it the way i did. Up to your own choice, be it the legs or arms, etc. The X-shaped controller is made using a pair of wooden chopsticks.
X in Lei P L ♥ ㅇㅅㅇ♥
P.s If you need more wire, do ask me for it.
