Marionette Horse with Instant Download Template
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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.
Materials & Supplies
- Empty Paper Towel Roll Cut into 2 Pieces
- Large Tube for Body (approx. 6 inches)
- Small Tube for Head (approx. 4 inches)
- 50 Craft Beads
- 2 Popsicle Sticks
- Paper Horse Hooves (printable template available):
- 4 top layer (with holes)
- 4 bottom layer
- Googly Eyes (printed eyes available on template)
- 2 Bunches of Yarn
- Twine
- Paper Straw
- Scissors
- Glue
Craft Kit Available: #TableSettingIsMyLife Dancing Horse Craft Kit:
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 The String Section
Start with the bottom of the body (large tube with 4 holes on bottom, two holes on top). Cut a 10-inch piece of twine and thread it through the front two holes on the bottom of the body.
String 8 to 10 beads onto each side of the twine to create the front legs.
Start with the bottom of the body (large tube with 4 holes on bottom, two holes on top). Cut a 10-inch piece of twine and thread it through the front two holes on the bottom of the body.
String 8 to 10 beads onto each side of the twine to create the front legs.
Step 2 One Foot in Front of the Other
Each foot has two parts: a top (with hole) and bottom (no hole). String a top foot piece onto the twine, just like the beads.
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Then secure twine underneath with glue or tape, trim any excess, and attach the bottom foot piece to the top..png)
To create the back legs, repeat steps 1 through 3 using the back holes on the bottom of body.
Each foot has two parts: a top (with hole) and bottom (no hole). String a top foot piece onto the twine, just like the beads.
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To create the back legs, repeat steps 1 through 3 using the back holes on the bottom of body.
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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