How to Make Felt Finger Puppets With Bead Heads
Whether in the classroom or at home, making finger puppets is a fun and creative way to pass the time with children. These finger puppets are typically made out of fabric, such as felt, because it is inexpensive and easy to work with. You can make all kinds of finger puppets, from animal designs to various objects. You can even add beads to enhance the look of the puppet.
Things You'll Need
- Fabric scissors
- Measuring tape
- Fabric marking pen
- Needle and thread
- Craft glue
Instructions
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Decide what kind of finger puppet you would like to make and choose a color of felt that matches your design.
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Mark a two-inch by three-inch rectangle on your felt and cut it out.
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Round off one end of the rectangle. This will be the puppet head.
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Cut a second piece of felt that matches the dimensions of the first piece.
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Place the two pieces of felt over one another and sew the two pieces together along the edges with needle and thread.
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Glue decorative beads along the top of the puppet. These are especially useful for creating a pair of eyes.
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Add more character details to your puppet with more fabric or colored markers.
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