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Build a Cardboard Puppet (Step-by Step Instructions)

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Build a Cardboard Puppet (Step-by Step Instructions)

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Craft your own screen-free entertainment with this DIY cardboard puppet, offering hours of imaginative play without any strings attached.

Difficulty: Medium | Duration: 20-30 Minutes

Let's get started!

Build this DIY cardboard puppet for hours of screen-free entertainment, no strings attached.

Get ready to say 'showtime' in no time, with this adorable cardboard puppet perfect for imaginative play. With just a couple of upcycled shoe boxes and your trusty Makedo tools, making toys with your family has never been easier. And why stop with one puppet, be inspired by the materials around you to build a theatre full of unique and fun cardboard characters.

Let the show begin!

...and you're done!

Your puppet is now ready to PLAY!

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How to make a cardboard puppet | Makedo Resource Hub

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Craft your own screen-free entertainment with this DIY cardboard puppet, offering hours of imaginative play without any strings attached.

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Card Holder for Uno (Step-by-Step Instructions)

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Introduction: DIY Cardboard Glider

Hello, today I'll show you how to make a glider from cardboard, yes thats right from cardboard. This project is super easy, fun and low cost, you won't need any speacial engineering skills or knowledge about aerodynamics to make it. Just follow my instructions and you will make your very own glider.

Let's begin ! :)

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Step 1: Materials & Tools for the Project

We will need:
Oxy-propane torch, to cut out the aluminium parts ... wait a minute, we are going to make a cardboard glider not an airliner. And so we will need:

1. Cardboard

2. Scissors

3. Mechanical pen or simple pen

4. Ruller

5. Marker

6. Coin (a quater doller is enough heavy)

7. Duct tape

Step 2: Prepare Different on Size Cardboard Pieces

Take the cardboard and cut out 3 rectangles with the following sizes:

45mm X 200mm - for the body

45mm X 70mm - for the horizontal stabilizer

45mm X 300mm - for the main wings

Step 3: Draw and Cut the Body, H Stabilizer, and the Wings

Take the pen / mechanical pen and ruller then draw the body, wings and the H stabilizer( you can get the sizes from the photos above).

The main wing is 300mm long, 35mm wide in the middle and 30mm wide in the both ends.

Cut them with scissors and move on the next step.

Step 4: Combine the Parts

Now it's time to combine the parts together into a glider. Make connections on them, with the scissors, so you can easily connect them together.

Bend the wing as shown on the photo above and tape the coin at the nose of the glider, the coin will act as weight.

If you want you may cut a hook on the bottom of the body, so you can lauch the glider with a rubber band also use the marker to decorate you glider.

Step 5: You Are Done, Go Out and Have Fun !

You are done, go out and have fun with you new glider made out of cardboard !

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DIY Cardboard Glider: Hello, today I'll show you how to make a glider from cardboard, yes thats right from cardboard . This project is super easy, fun and low cost, you won't need any speacial engineering skills or knowledge about aerodynamics to make it. Just follow my ...

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Introduction: Corrugated Silhouettes

Using a few boxes from the recycle bin and a couple cans of spray paint, you can create these beauties!

Since cardboard is usually comprised of three layers, we can cut away to show depth and negative space.

A simple Google search of " silhouette artwork" will yield many inspiring pictures for your delight.

While this works best for large, simple images, you are only limited by your space and patience!

Step 1: Starting Out

I asked the local fast-food joint (Culver's) for any boxes they had, and they filled my car with french fry boxes.

It only took a couple pints of delicious custard to bribe them...

If that doesn't work out, looting the dumpster may be an option, albeit an unpleasant one.

All large boxes like these have a seam that I prefer to cut along, to easier cut into squares.

These boxes were more rectangular, so I'll have to cut them to get them exactly square.

I used a carpenter square with a utility blade to get them exactly 12"X12", canvas style.
I also used:

Cork-backed 18" ruler

Xacto blade

Cut resistant gloves

Tweezers (serves two purposes..)

Marker/pen/pencil

Weldbond/PVA/wood glue (adhesive)

Step 2: Testing the Fixatives

I tested four types of glue on cardboard scraps, taking up roughly the same area of 3" diameter

I gave them an hour to dry with light pressure on the bond by way of a scrap of 2X4

Strength was tested by me pulling them apart (I know.. really accurate...)

Clockwise from upper-left:

Wood Glue in squeeze bottle: works well, takes a while to dry, applying pressure increases grip

Weldbond Glue: my prefered type of craft glue, works well in this application

Rubber Cement: peelable glue, would not recommend for strength

PVA Glue: acid-free, generally used in bookbinding, prevents "bleeding" of ink

Based on the results from my little test, here's the adhesive strength from greatest to least

1. Weldbond glue/Wood glue -- Both worked really well, couldn't tell the difference without a laboratory

2. PVA -- Absorbed fast into the cardboard, but holded up quite well

3. Rubber Cement -- barely held, would not recommend for something so thick

Step 3: Layering and Preparing

A single layer of cardboard is kinda flimsy, so i glue two together in a criss-cross style to strengthen it and add depth

Peeling is liable to happen around the edges if they are not properly glued, which is why i apply most of the pressure around the edges with extra glue.

A couple of holes on the back with a carpenter's square gives easy mounting with two level nails 10" apart.

Since this mounting is so simple, you can create a variety of masterpieces to place over your mantel.

Step 4: Trial by Experimentation

Watching Karate Kid recently inspired this Rising Sun type silhouette. Not bad considering this was all from memory and eyeballing the measurements. Ehhh, I just like experimenting and trying new processes.

I used an exacto knife to inscribe the design, then the first layer was peeled away with the back end of a tweezers

A little fluff was left over, and the tweezers was perfect for picking that off (a multitool!).

Although a little time-consuming, this is a perfect activity to do while watching tv!

Step 5: Watch Over This Design..

By layering the cardboard silhouettes, one can create a field of depth to add shadow and effect,

Can you guess what symbol this? Hmm? I'll save the reveal for later...

I eyeballed all the measurements, so I couldn't provide some sort of template, but It's easy to print it off and trace using carbon paper or other media.

Step 6: Finishing

This process was a bit crunched, but you get the idea..

Silhouettes combined with a little spray paint can add a lot to the overall artwork

Layering with cutouts really has an endless array of outcomes, so anything you have the patience for!

I have a lot of ideas and ways to go with this, so let me know what you think!

Please vote if you enjoyed this or became inspired!

props to you if you guessed Overwatch...

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Corrugated Silhouettes : Using a few boxes from the recycle bin and a couple cans of spray paint, you can create these beauties! Since cardboard is usually comprised of three layers, we can cut away to show depth and negative space. A simple Google search of "silhouette art...

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Introduction: DIY Glider

Welcome Aboard!
Before we can take off, we first need to learn how an aeroplane works. To learn how a plane flies, head over to Airbus Discovery Space where you can find lots of useful videos on the science of flight. Once you've understood the basics, we can then start to build our own glider using basic materials. Let's see how far your glider can fly!
To create your own glider, you will need the following items:

Cardboard - 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm.

Double Sided Tape

Sticky Tape

A Printer & Laptop/Computer

A4 White Paper

Safety Knife

Scissors

Safety Cutting Mat

Metal Ruler

Pencil/Pen

Elastic Band

That's all you need to start designing and building your own glider!

Step 1: Print the Template

Step 2: Choosing the Right Template

Instructions:

1. Depending on the thickness of your card, select the right glider template.

2. Use a pair of scissors to cut the template you require.

3. Again, depending on the thickness of your card. Apply double sided tape to the paper template. (If you have printed in card please move onto step 4)

4. Stick the template to the corrugated card using the double sided tape.

Step 3: Cut Out the Glider

Instructions:
Step 4 - Cut out the Glider

Step 4: Cut Out the Wing Slots

Step 5: Slot the Wings Into the Main Body

Step 6: Securing the Wings

Step 7: Test Flight!

Step 8: Make Iterations

Instructions:

1. Now you've flown your glider, it's time to starting making it better.

2. Using the template, try drawing your own glider design to build.

3. Try analysing which parts need improving.

4. For helpful hints and tips, try going to the Airbus Discovery Space Website to learn how planes fly. Design and build your own glider and test it against the example, did it fly further? Try making it wider or more streamline, or add small details like flaps.

Step 9: Further Developments

Once you've mastered your own DIY Glider design, why not try taking it to the next level using free Autodesk CAD software.

If you'd like to learn how to create your glider using Autodesk Tinkercad and Fusion 360, click the links below:
Autodesk Tinkercad Autodesk Fusion 360
We hope you have enjoy this tutorial on how to make your own glider, make sure to keep designing, developing and making new iterations. But most importantly, happy gliding!

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