Make Your Own Dancing Horse: DIY Marionette Craft Kit
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Whether its as a party activity, rainy day kids craft, or family fun - make your next get together even more animated with our Horse Puppet Craft Kit.
Materials & Supplies
- Scissors
- Glue to tape
- Craft Kit
Craft Kit Instructions
Step 1 Strung Out
Start with the bottom of the body (large tube with 4 holes on bottom). Cut a 12-inch piece of twine and thread it through the two front bottom holes to create the front legs. String 8 to 10 beads onto each side of the twine.
Start with the bottom of the body (large tube with 4 holes on bottom). Cut a 12-inch piece of twine and thread it through the two front bottom holes to create the front legs. String 8 to 10 beads onto each side of the twine.
Step 2 One Foot in Front of the Other
Each foot has two parts: a top with a hole and a bottom without. On each leg, string the top of the foot onto the twine, just like the beads. Secure twine underneath with glue or tape, trim any excess, and attach the bottom foot piece to the top.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 using the bottom back holes to create the back legs.
Each foot has two parts: a top with a hole and a bottom without. On each leg, string the top of the foot onto the twine, just like the beads. Secure twine underneath with glue or tape, trim any excess, and attach the bottom foot piece to the top.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 using the bottom back holes to create the back legs.
Step 3 Thread it Together
On the top of the body, thread remaining twine through the top front and back holes.
On one side, add a cardboard washer, then the cut straw, and another washer to make the horse’s neck.
Thread twine through the top and bottom of the head (smaller tube).
On the top of the body, thread remaining twine through the top front and back holes.
Thread twine through the top and bottom of the head (smaller tube).
Step 4 Pony the Tail
Cut your yarn into two bunches. Tie a small piece around the top of each to make a pony tail. One will be the mane, and the other the tail.
Step 5 Keep Your Eyes Open
Step 6 Criss Cross
Cross two popsicle sticks and glue or tape them together. Tie the twine ends from the head and butt to each end of one of the popsicle sticks. If needed, wind the twine around the popsicle stick to make the string shorter.
Done. Now go make your horse dance!
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