I first stepped into the world of marionettes in 2013. As the daughter of a marionette maker, I had always been familiar with this beautiful craft and the process of building string puppets for the theater. Since childhood, I had been surrounded by ...

This article is an overview of the materials and tools I currently use when making my marionettes. Over time I experimented with different techniques, discovered new supplies, and adjusted the body construction several times. The good news is: you d...

Probably the most rewarding moment in the marionette-making process is when clay stops being clay, wood stops being wood - and everything transforms into a character with a personality of its own. Actually, it isn’t only the final moment after strin...