How do you make a Chinese dragon puppet?

How to Make a Dragon Puppet

1. Have the children color the dragon.
2. Cut 3 -12 inch piece of crepe paper.
3. Cut each piece of crepe paper in half lengthwise.
4. For the body of the dragon, stack three piece of crepe paper on top of each other.
5. Turn dragon head and body over.

How do you make a dragon marionette?

To make the dragon a marionette, glue two large wooden craft sticks together to form a cross. Cut two long pieces of string, one a few inches shorter than the other. Glue the strings to each end of one of the wooden sticks, then cover with tape to reinforce.

How do you make a Chinese dragon out of paper plates?

Cut one of the paper plates in half. Fold the other paper plate in half so that the outsides are concave. Next, stick the two halves to each side of the folded plate, in order to create the dragon’s mouth. You may like to cut out a small slot on one side to make it easier to slot your hand in when using the puppet.

Why do Chinese celebrate dragons?

Chinese dragons are a symbol of China’s culture, and they are believed to bring good luck to people, therefore the longer the dragon is in the dance, the more luck it will bring to the community. The dragons are believed to possess qualities that include great power, dignity, fertility, wisdom and auspiciousness.

What to do with a Chinese dragon puppet?

This Chinese Dragon Puppet is great in helping kids celebrate the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year Crafts for kids are some of our favorite holiday crafts. They are so rich in color and tradition, that it makes our hearts happy sharing these cultures with our kids. Celebrating Chinese New Year is one of our favorite things to do with the kids.

Can you print a Chinese New Year puppet?

2-3 years ago, I was at a craft fair and saw some simple Chinese New Year craft colouring sets – one was one of the paper dragon puppets. I thought “I could make one of those” and create a Chinese New Year Printable for you. Only 3 years later, I have finally gotten around to drawing my own free DIY Dragon Puppet printable for you.

How to make a Chinese New Year Dragon craft?

This Chinese New Year dragon craft imitates the dragon used in the traditional dragon dance performance. The dragon in the dance is assembled by joining series of sections held up by poles, with the ornamental head and the tail at the ends. The awesome thing about this Chinese dragon craft is that you can easily convert it into a puppet.

How did Red Ted make a dragon puppet?

Red Ted wanted an extra long dragon, so we glued two of these strips together before folding. 5) Glue your head, tail, feet and lollipop sticks to your body. 6) Cut some tissue paper to add fire (optional of course).