Q&A for How to Create a Marionette

It usually takes about an hour or two to make a professional marionette.

Yes! They might need a hand with a few of the more difficult aspects, but for the most part they'll be fine. My 10-year-old made one all by herself.

You could tie the limbs to the body using fishing line. Make sure you've made the hole punches in the correct places, and then tie little loops using the fishing line. Leave the loops a little loose so the limbs can move.

It depends on how you treat it and care for it. If you take good care of it, it should last for a while.

You need about a cup, but it depends on how big your marionette is. I recommend using at least a spoonful because FIMO clay shrinks, but you can add as many additional spoonfuls as you need.

The paper one shouldn't be too hard, but the pro one might be pretty frustrating for a kid.

You can use thin nylon strings of black color or the color you have to use in the background of the stage.

If you know how to carve wood, then yes!

No you don't have to use clay. You can use paper mache, wood, fabric or plastic. You do need to be comfortable working with the material you choose.

Put them all on a tray and into the oven. You can either put it all in the oven together (which is fine as long as it's spaced out) or bake it in sections. Bake it bit by bit.

Wire is the only thing you can use or the joints won't work. If you don't have wire, order some online or go to a hardware store.

Probably like a 9 -10. It is hard, especially for a beginner, as wood is even harder to work with.