Introduction
In order to restring your puppet, you will need:
- Fishing line
- Scissors
- A sewing needle
- Tape or glue
- Two equally sized wooden sticks (such as chopsticks or pencils)
Note: The glue, tape, and sticks are only needed if you are restoring a handle, also.
Tools
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Detach the severed/damaged strings. This can be done by cutting them or carefully pulling them out.
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Thread the fishing line through the needle as you would with thread and tie a simple knot to secure the fishing line.
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Note: Tying the knot can be tedious, so it may take a few tries.
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Insert the needle into a secure part of the puppet's feet or other necessary puppet part.
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Note: The material may resist the needle at first.
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Pull the needle through the puppet part and tie another simple knot directly onto the location that was threaded through.
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Note: You may want to tie a few simple knots for extra security.
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If you need to make a handle, take the two wooden sticks and cross them to where they are perpendicular to each other.
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Secure the two sticks with tape or glue where the two sticks cross.
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Note: Tape is a faster fix, but may appear messier.
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Tie a knot around the stick handle to secure the fishing line. (it may take several knots to secure the fishing line and you can adjust the length as needed with scissors)
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Note: Repeat the previous steps to other parts of the puppet if necessary.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.