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Storytelling Shapes paper puppet project

Give circle, triangle, square, star and heart figures their own folded paper handles for shape stories.

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  • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
  • Page 2 — Circle; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
  • Page 3 — Triangle; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
  • Page 4 — Square; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
  • Page 5 — Star; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
  • Page 6 — Heart; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
  • Page 7 — Assembly instructions

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Letter and A4 preserve the component dimensions. Choose the sheet you will print, not a different object size.

Materials and construction

Plain 100 to 140 gsm paper for a first dimensional trial; approximately 160 to 220 gsm card only after confirming the folds. Use a ruler, suitable scissors, a blunt scoring tool and a small amount of paper adhesive. An adult should handle internal cuts, holes and small fasteners.

Before making a batch

Measure the 50 mm reference and two named component dimensions.

Make a complete empty trial and document fold direction, joining order, collision, stability and any fragile features.

Repeat the trial using your chosen paper. Check that every join holds and each moving part works freely before decorating.

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Portrait

Five original 118 mm puppet studies; five 160 x 36 mm handles that fold to a 12 mm strip.

From file to finished page

  1. Cut each puppet outline, retaining narrow appendages; the artwork details are not interior slits.
  2. Fold each handle lengthwise at 12 and 24 mm and glue it closed into a firm strip.
  3. Attach the top 32 mm of the handle to the reverse of its matching puppet. Add a second backing patch when needed.
  4. Allow the join to dry, then use the puppet behind a low tabletop screen. These are hand-held figures, not automated articulated toys.
  5. Inspect for torn appendages, sharp cut edges and loose parts before supervised use. Real use and suitability review are still required.
Printing and use notes

Drawing dimensions describe flat paper surfaces, not verified internal capacity, load strength, fit or material compatibility.

No mailing, food-contact, archival, toy-safety, protective-wear or cutting-machine certification is supplied.

Make a plain-paper trial first; paper thickness and fold accuracy can change the fit.

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  • US Letter — print PDF · 7 pages
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    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — Circle; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
    • Page 3 — Triangle; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
    • Page 4 — Square; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
    • Page 5 — Star; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
    • Page 6 — Heart; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
    • Page 7 — Assembly instructions
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    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — Circle; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
    • Page 3 — Triangle; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
    • Page 4 — Square; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
    • Page 5 — Star; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
    • Page 6 — Heart; 160 x 36 mm folded handle
    • Page 7 — Assembly instructions

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