How Do You Make Shadow Puppets Out Of Construction Paper?
Making shadow puppets out of construction paper is a fun activity you can do with your children. As with drawing, the best way to create a realistic representation is through observation and by using reference materials. You can create fun animal shapes, as well as buildings, trees, plants or any other basic object out of construction paper, using images from books or found on websites. Read on to learn how to make shadow puppets out of construction paper. Find photos of animals or other objects to use as a reference. This is very easy to do online with a simple search, but you can also find photographs in books. If you do use a photograph from a book, you should scan or copy the image as you will be using it as a guide. Print out images close to the size you will want your puppets to be, and then using your scissors, cut out the shape of the animal on paper. Place a piece of construction paper on your matte board or cardboard piece. This is important, so you do not scratch the surface
