Arm Puppet

Puppet Research- Arm Puppet

What is an arm puppet?

An arm puppet is where the persons hand and arm are used to control the puppet and bring it to life. It is larger than a hand puppet, and therefore can require two puppeteers to use it effectively.

How does it work?

Arm puppets can add more realism in the sense that they can actually pick up and hold objects. This is done by putting an arm through the puppets sleeve to control its hand, as well as one hand into the head. Two puppeteers can use one puppet if both arms of the puppet need to be used. The sleeve of the puppet can be elasticated to keep it in place so that the puppeteers’ arm does not show when performing. Rods can also be used to control the puppets arms if the puppeteer only has their arm to the puppets head.

Can be made from hard plastic, fabric etc possibly with some stuffing in places and with decorations attached for the ears, eyes etc.

Arm Puppet Example

Some characters from the Muppets and Sesame Street are an arm puppet.