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Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets – Pipe Cleaner Craft

When it comes to crafts with kids, pipe cleaners are one of the most popular craft materials.

You can use them in all sorts of fun projects, making finger puppets out of straws is one of the most fun.

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This popular material is so versatile, you can use it alone or combine it with other materials (like craft sticks to make a cute craft stick crocodile).

How many of you have a funny puppet friend who can act in the silliest way possible all the time?

And how many people know how to make a game that can make you laugh every day?

We bet you don’t have a friend like Sillybilly!

Wondering how to do that? That’s why we’re here.

How to make finger puppets with straws

What you need:

  • 3 pipe cleaning sticks
  • 1 large pompom
  • 1 medium pompom
  • 4 small cotton balls
  • 2 googly eyes
  • 5 feathers (optional, choose cruelty-free)
  • 5 wooden beads
  • hot glue gun (adult assistance required) – or low temperature glue gun if kids are making their own
  • pencil
  • drag

Step by step instructions

Apply a little glue to a medium sized pompom…

…and put on the big, soft tassel.

Now, put some glue on two small tassels and place them on the medium tassel, side by side.

That is the eyeball.

Next, put some glue on the fake eyes and attach them to the eyeballs.

Use a piece of velvet to form a spiral around the pencil, then use scissors to cut the spiral in half.

Apply a little glue to each spiral tip…

…and place them at the back of your head, pointing up like they’re bunny ears.

Then add some glue to the remaining two shuttlecocks…

…and place them on top of the cotton rolls.

Place a feather trough in each spiral and seal with glue.

Add two more feathers in the middle and glue them together, then place a feather in front of the two middle feathers and glue them together.

There.

The head is done.

Create a spiral around a glue stick using a …

…then glue that spiral onto the medium sized tassel as if it were a neck.

Take the remaining toothpick and form two pretzel-like circles around your index and middle fingers.

Then fold a circle around the cleaning stick as shown in the picture below…

All around.

… and seal it with glue.

Weave wooden beads into half of the velvet, then twist the remaining velvet in a circle.

Apply a small amount of glue to the inside of the spiral neck.

Press and hold with your finger until dry.

Now glue the end of the spiral to the outside of the bottom bead.

Let dry.

Finished!

Too easy right?

Now you can put your fingers in the holes and command your silly cat to dance, run, tell jokes, sing, play with someone’s hair, pick flowers in the garden or chat during lunchtime.

Have fun playing with your new puppet friend, aiming for the joy we all aim for.

Happy crafting!

Project contributed by Ema.

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Name: Matthew Oldham Title: Author and Professional Illustrator Biography: Matthew Oldham is an accomplished author and illustrator, renowned for his engaging educational books published with Usborne. With a background in English literature, he has a flair for making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for young readers. Before his writing career, he worked with the BBC, where he produced comedic radio programs. His transition into illustration allowed him to combine his love for storytelling with his artistic talents. Skills and Interests: Matthew’s illustrations are characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate details, bringing life to the subjects he writes about. He is an avid cyclist who enjoys exploring the outdoors, often drawing inspiration from nature for his artwork. On quieter days, he can be found lounging with a good book or sketching new ideas for his next project. Contributions: Matthew’s books cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to the wonders of the Earth. His illustrations not only complement his writing but also stand alone as works of art, exhibited in galleries and used in educational materials worldwide. His dedication to both writing and illustrating has made him a beloved figure in children’s literature and art education.

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