Paper & Plastic Bead Skeleton Marionette Part 1

This video shows you how to make a simple, kid-friendly skeleton marionette puppet almost entirely with a cardboard tube and a few rolled paper and plastic beads. Part 1 shows you how to make the puppet itself, and part 2 will show how to add the control strings and face and rib details. \r
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To all the skeleton lovers out there, in celebration of the upcoming Halloween holiday I am offering a free Sugar Skull art video until December 31st. Just click this link and then click the free Preview link at the bottom of the page: \r
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Inspired by MontMarteArt Skeleton Puppet Art Lesson: \r
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For instructions on how to empty an eggshell (you should also varnish it if you plan to use it as a puppet head):