Q&A for How to Work a Marionette

Well, it depends on the kind of marionette. It usually takes a week to nail a marionette but it depends on your skill. It takes dedication and hard work, so keep trying!

Check out this article on making a marionette.

Unless the arms and legs are loose and floppy, it would be difficult to manipulate a normal teddy bear. Most jointed bears have tight joints that do not allow any motion with string attachments.

Middle string to the head, left string to arm. And then put a another string a little more to the left on the same side. You can also make one with a cross wooden or plush marionette and three strings: One on the head and one on the right hand. And another one on the left hand.