They are usually carved out of wood and have a sturdy rod that extends up through the body into the head. This rod, and one string attached to the hand, controls the manipulation of the puppet.

What material are marionettes made from?

Marionettes can be made of a wide range of materials: wood, paper, fabric, foam rubber, etc. Marionette combining two characters - sometimes more - which are usually placed side by side and attached to the same control.

How is a puppet created?

The script for a puppet production is called a puppet play. Puppeteers use movements from hands and arms to control devices such as rods or strings to move the body, head, limbs, and in some cases the mouth and eyes of the puppet. ... Rod puppets are made from a head attached to a central rod.