Puppeteers

Attaching dowels or chopsticks to specific points (like the hands or head) allows for tabletop or rod puppetry styles, giving the puppeteer more distance from the character. Puppeteering Dynamics

Professional-style paper puppets utilize specific folding and jointing techniques to increase their range of motion: PUPPETEERS

Moving limbs are created by cutting separate pieces for the torso, arms, and legs, then attaching them with fasteners or string to allow for fluid motion. Attaching dowels or chopsticks to specific points (like

Used for Paper Puppet People to ensure the puppet maintains its shape while being manipulated. PUPPETEERS

A foundational technique for hand puppets where a sheet is folded into a zig-zag "M" shape to create a functional mouth.