How Do You Make Styrofoam Gooney Bird Marionettes?
A marionette is a type of puppet that is animated by strings that lead from the puppet to handles, controlled by the puppeteer, that move the arms, legs and head of a puppet. The movements can be very lifelike. While many marionettes are very complex, requiring skillful construction, simple marionettes can be made easily at home. The parts are readily available in any craft store and can be assembled in an afternoon. Glue the two sticks together to form an X to make the handle of the marionette. Construct the head by gluing the google eyes to either side of one of the 2-inch foam balls. Cut out a beak from the craft foam and glue it to the ball. Attach the neck: Cut a 1-foot section of the pink feather boa. Poke a hole in the back of the head. Insert the end of the boa into the hole and glue it in place. Poke a hole in the 3-inch foam ball, which will form the body. Insert the other end of the pink boa and glue it in the hole. Construct the feet and legs: Cut the remaining 2-inch Styro
