How to String a Marionette

[@BooksLikeFun]

This video was so helpful. I'm writing a story about a traveling puppet theater and needed to know how to describe stringing a marionette.

[@ratuse]

Your advice has proven invaluable! Especially the knotch technique allowing for adjustment without losing stability!

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Thanks for watching! Happy puppeteering!

[@brendalgovender8423]

This has really been a help since i dont get well in my grades this one really helped me thx u

[@blueyonder1233]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video, watching you weave life into your marionette.

[@kristinehall1]

Your teaching style is spot on! I have thoroughly enjoyed every video you've made. I'm planning to make marionettes for my grandchildren for Christmas. They will love them! Thank you!

[@puppetsbyarlee]

That is wonderful! Thanks for watching!

[@serenemachine9110]

I'll be 50 in less than a month and I'm building my first marionette. Your videos have been a big help. I always do stuff my own way but your videos inspire me. I've always thought marionettes and puppets in general were magical and I've recently become interested in doing it myself. I hope you are still making videos and teaching the world your craft because I'm going to be visiting your channel a lot.

[@puppetsbyarlee]

That is so amazing to hear!!! Thanks so much. I worry about the disappearance of the marionette puppetry art form because it is so hard to find out how to do it. I think it's important that you are choosing to learn this craft. Happy building and performing. If possible please post, I'd love to see your work.

[@serenemachine9110]

@@puppetsbyarlee It'll take me a while I'm sure but I will.

[@coopart1]

O great , all I need is another hobby! But hmmm , this looks fun. Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Yes! Marionettes are the perfect blend of whimsical and technical.

[@pattmcgood3790]

Super! Thanks just what I was looking for.... nice workshop and great video. Very cute marionette, I love how his feet sound on the concrete!

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Thanks for watching! Happy puppeteering!

[@ankiepijpers3478]

Just started with my first marionette...you are a great help! Thank you very much! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Welcome!!! Enjoy your marionette building journey!!!

[@carvingthecottonwood]

So helpful, thank you!

[@MatthewHanratty]

Great Tutorial. Easy to understand especially using the two camera angles. Excited to see more in the future.

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Thanks for watching! My goal is to add more marionette how-to videos to KZbin. The art form of marionette puppetry is in danger of disappearing unless more puppeteers are given the opportunity and knowledge to try it.

[@MatthewHanratty]

@@puppetsbyarlee Nice goal. I can't wait to learn more about the art.

[@ruchithakur5339]

Thanks ! My teacher gave me an activity in which we have to a marionette puppet and i was finding a video just like this one Thanks alot

[@francisirungu452]

Great 👍 👌 this is what I was looking for you are a good puppet maker 😀 👏 👍 😄

[@smugcatrelaxingsleepingmus5565]

Excellent channel and content! Superb job!!!

[@DoesAnyoneHaveAName]

Very helpful, though I made my control bar out of popsicle sticks so I'm probably gonna have to redo this, but no problem with the tutorial.

[@NoAhCrUz18]

Thanks arlee ur videos help alot

[@josephorellana50]

Outstanding!

[@youraveragecommenterorsome2035]

Thanks for the tutorial!

[@deliedjesvangerritdeboer]

great video and all very clear!

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Thanks for watching!!

[@LScott97]

Great informative video. Well done! 👍👍👍

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Glad you liked it!

[@ninapickwick9460]

I cut the strings to the marine hunt out of frustration from trying to detangle it. And I just have a simple cross for a holding device. But I don't know how to restrain it exactly and wondering if you have a video with a more simple approach. Thank you

[@ganzveruckt]

That really helped! Thanks!

[@p.loveConLimonYSal]

What is the toggle for from the aeroplane control build video? Please and thank you ❤

[@isobellabrett]

This is super helpful.

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glacialsnapper267]

I appreciate the tutorial! Now i can place marionettes in my bully's locker to scare the hell outta him! ty :)

[@satishsk1167]

Hi 😂😂😂 Nice ❤️❤️❤️ Am too loving this one👍👍

[@wizardfoxangel5300]

I’m making my own Clay Puppet in Ceramics Class, I haven’t decided what I want it to look like yet. The only thing I have to worried about is how would I make it move.

[@widayati]

arlee, this are my student did not understand.... but thank you so much for your tutorial. it very helpfull

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Wonderful!!! So glad it helped!

[@corinneshand2692]

Eyelets on head... Just wondering, how far up from ears, should they be please🤔✌️☺️ I ❤your videos, by the way Xxx Thank you so much ✌️

[@puppetsbyarlee]

It will be different for every shape of puppet head. Experiment by holding the puppet with your fingers on either side until you find a balance point where the eye are focused. Then, put your screw eyes there. Good luck!

[@nedimkufi]

amazing, thank you so much

[@filensube7949]

Nice Teach

[@carmennichting8468]

I have a question.... the 'possible elbow' string spot underneath the controller, why is there this white 'tube' hanging there?..... I mean, what is the purpose?

[@puppetsbyarlee]

It can be used for a toggle of a single long running string that you can use for elbows.

[@dosh943]

Thanks so much for the turtorial. Great! You had two controlers, it looked like you had them tied together. How much space died you have between each "airplane" contoller and what did you use to connect them. Best Tuturoial on the Subject.

[@puppetsbyarlee]

About an inch. Enough to fit your index finger through.

[@dosh943]

Thanks again. @@puppetsbyarlee

[@RuthElliottHilsdon9]

She created a tutorial on how to MAKE the double airplane controller, too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKXGZK1nfreNhc0

[@johndewey6358]

Thank you Arlee. What type of Dacron fishing line would you recommend? 20 lbs, 50 lbs, 80 lbs?

[@puppetsbyarlee]

30 - 200 lbs depending on the brand. The kind I recommend in the description I like to get 30-50 lb. I like a thicker string that will be less likely to get caught in string traps.

[@allab3115]

Какая счастливая девушка! Занимается любимым делом!

[@reginadiehlmann465]

I have added the strings to the puppet but he will not look side to side or down. What am I doing wrong. Can you do a video on why strings may not be working right. I can not find a video on that anywhere. Even looking else where nothing to be found on different issues with control other than tangled strings. Can you please help me out?

[@puppetsbyarlee]

If your screw eyes on the side of the head are too high or too low from the center hemisphere of the head, it may make it so that the head is not responding. Also, be sure you are depressing the shoulder strings to have the puppet look downwards in order for the side to side head movement to be possible. In addition see my video "How to Puppeteer a Marionette: standing and eye focus."

[@reginadiehlmann465]

I found the problem, the hair of my puppet was keeping the head from looking down. I was so up set to find I had to change the hair style. He had a warrior hair style, now it just a man bun. I want to thank you for all the help with making my puppet. I still have alot of work to do on him. Also I need lots of practice moving him. He walks like a drunk Bambi. Lol

[@reginadiehlmann465]

When I am done with him I will send a picture. Again thanks!

[@69leostereo]

what is the bottom plane first outlet for ? (the one above the arms outlet). is it to move head up ?

[@puppetsbyarlee]

I think you mean the metal clip on the top bar which holds the leg bar. I have a playlist on how to puppeteer a marionette, that may show the control in more detail.

[@Unteroffizier]

May i know where to buy the strings, what to look out for when buying the strings, like what type of strings should we buy? Is there specific strings made for marionettes? or any strings will do?

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Braided deep sea fishing line in black works best. There are several companies that make it. There is link for Hercules fishing line in the description, which is what I like to use. Buy 30 - 70 pound line. Honestly any string can work, choose something that is strong enough to support the weight of your puppet while being thin enough that it's hard to see from the audience.

[@Unteroffizier]

@@puppetsbyarlee Okay, thanks for the advice!

[@jankarullitin2798]

How many puppets do you have?

[@69leostereo]

awesome !!

[@joehumpston7937]

I just made my first marionette myself. Thanks Arlee! You can see it on my page.

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Congrats! That's Wonderfull!!

[@NellGeisslingerOfficial]

Dear wonderful Arlee -- I'm leaning on your videos big time in the construction of a marionette right now, and wondering how you add the eyelet to the "butt plate" -- I've used your pelvis tutorial, and I'm a little stumped as to how to screw the eyelet in without messing up the crotch piece, if that makes sense. Any suggestions? I ADORE your videos, thank you so much for making them! Nell

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Use a drill and make a hole first. Then, dip the screw eye in wood glue and screw it in. Let it dry overnight.

[@NellGeisslingerOfficial]

@@puppetsbyarlee Thank you Arlee!

[@selayorellana3230]

Hermoso ! Gracias

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Thanks for watching!

[@ferruhbyferruh]

🥰

[@nravichandtgtaekv1tpt347]

Nice

[@Kaleb2015vele]

Make that as buggy wuggy

[@birgitbamberger5522]

Schade daß das vidio nur in englisch erklärt wird

[@usernamemykel]

"Eyelets"? You put your shoelaces through them. Girl, you mean "screw eyes".

[@puppetsbyarlee]

You are right. Screw eyes is correct.

[@usernamemykel]

FIVE knots????? How about ONE "square knot". Someone was "knot" a Girl Scout....

[@puppetsbyarlee]

Lol! True.

[@lindasanders2061]

THE MARIONETTE Sorry… he just looks like a puppet on strings.

[@chelseasteelman9851]

A marionette is a type of puppet, a puppet on strings. Soo yeah that's what it looks like lol

[@Kaleb2015vele]

Make huggy wuggy

[@miladbakhtiari4838]

And are ya single