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Can I do this with a glove?

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Definitely. Just make sure that you keep your fingers together or tape them together when using the glove puppet, otherwise it might look weird.

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I can buy it from a shop, why should I make this?

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It is better to make it because you can design it on your own, one that you could never buy from a mass production line of toys that all look the same. Plus, it saves money because you use things you've already got from home. Best of all, if you know how to make your own things, you won't be throwing money away under the mistaken belief that bought is better, allowing you to save up your pennies.

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Can I still make a sock puppet if I don't have a hot glue gun or superglue?

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Yes, you can still make it using regular glue. It just won't stick as well as superglue or a hot glue gun.

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What if I want to be able to move the tongue?

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Sew two pieces of fabric together to make a cover for your finger--like a glove--to make the tongue. Next, open the mouth and cut a hole in the middle. Sew the tongue into the hole. Put on your sock puppet as usual, then slide one of your fingers into the tongue.

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Is there another way to do the hair?

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Yes, you can draw hair, use pipe cleaners, or cut it out with felt or other fabric. Or the other thing you can do is not have hair at all.

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Can I use a glue stick if I don't have a glue gun or superglue?

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A glue stick will not hold as well as hot glue or superglue. Normal wet glue may work better than a glue stick, but don't expect it to hold as well as superglue or hot glue.

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Can I make a sock puppet based on a TV show character?

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Yes, but don't worry if it doesn't turn out exactly the same as the TV character.

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What can I use if I don't have googly eyes?

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Beads, ping-pong balls, bottle caps, you can draw and cut out eyes on paper. You can practically use anything that is round in shape.

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How do I sew or glue a sock puppet over a cardboard mouth?

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Put glue on the inside and outside of the cardboard, and then put it in the position you want inside the sock.

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Does it work if I dye the sock?

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It works the same way. The dye should not affect the construction process.

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How do I rest my fingers in a sock puppet?

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Make a C shape with your hands, with your thumb on the bottom and the rest of your fingers on top. Slide your hand into the sock. Put your fingers into the toe part and your thumb into the heel part.

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How do I make a sock puppet into a Santa?

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Get a red sock and red and white felt. Glue the white felt on the underside of the toe part for the beard, then glue the red felt on the toe part of the sock.

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How do I maneuver extra fabric for socks that are large for a sock puppet?

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If you want to shorten the sock, you can cut out parts of the sock and re-sew the seam together. Do this symmetrically or the sock may look oblong.

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Can I use a glove that has already been made into a puppet?

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Yes! You would just need to make any stylistic changes to it to make sure your puppet is perfect.

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What happens if I make a mistake?

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if you make a mistake, you may want start wit a new sock or you can cover it wit a button. It depends how bad the mistake was.

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Can I use my hand for the sock puppet?

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Yes, you need a hand to make your puppet. Those are the main materials -- your hand in a sock.

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Can I put a hat on the puppet?

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Yes, you can put a hat on the puppet.

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How do I position my fingers inside the puppet?

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Make a C shape with your hand, with your thumb on the bottom and your fingers on top. Slide your hand into the puppet. Push your fingers into the toe area. Use your other hand to push the sock into the curved part of the C, between your fingers and thumb.

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Can I use craft glue?

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Yes, but it could be kind of messy.

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