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Mini Marionette with Stage in Altoids Tin

Mini Marionette with Stage in Altoids Tin
I thought it would be cute to make a mini marionette with a little stage that would fit in an Altoids tin and could also be kept in there. So in the video I was being silly and my boyfriend thought it would be funny to post a video of that. Pay no attention to the video!!

Supplies:
Wire
Beads, Clay, paper mache ( I used a variety of beads but you can used whatever you want!)
Glue
Popsicle Sticks
Round Nose Pliers Pliers
Pliers (without grooves)
Scissors
Wire Cutters or Snippers


Optional light:
LED Light
9 Volt Battery
Battery Terminals
Solder
Soldering Iron

 
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Step 1Make the Legs

Make the Legs
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To make the legs you need roughly 1" piece of wire.

1. Bend Wire around to make stop. You can use pliers to do this if need be.
2. Add Beads (a seed bead and 3mm bead)
3  Bend Wire
4. Add Beads (a 3mm & 4mm bead
5. Bend wire towards front of leg
5. Make a loop and Cut extra wire off
6. Repeat for other Leg

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10 comments
Dec 20, 2011. 12:55 AMyogibearas says:
sandgurl for president
Oct 11, 2011. 11:54 AMRobot Lover says:
I like this! : ) My only suggestion is to add a resistor between one of the leads of the LED and the battery. Perhaps a 100 to 300 ohm resistor. Great ible 5 stars
Oct 11, 2011. 2:13 PMRobot Lover says:
No problem! :)
Oct 10, 2011. 10:09 PMmikeasaurus says:
cute idea, entertainment to go!
Oct 10, 2011. 10:56 PMPenolopy Bulnick says:
That looks like so much fun! What a cute little craft.
Oct 11, 2011. 1:32 AMFeniXb3 says:
I like the idea, I think I will use it some day. :) Thanks for sharing.

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I started my own account after helping my boyfriend with a few of his own projects on instructables. I love making jewelry and paper mache. My kitchen and I don't always get along but sometimes we try...
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