Make Two Cartoons Talk To Each Other
Create two paper or sock puppets with movable mouths, write a short script, and perform a talking conversation to explore voice acting and storytelling.
Step-by-step guide to make two cartoons talk to each other
Step 1
Gather all the materials and set them on a clear table so everything is easy to reach.
Step 2
Choose whether you will make sock puppets or paper puppets for both characters.
Step 3
Pick two fun characters and give each one a name.
Step 4
Cut two matching rounded rectangles from cardboard for Puppet A's mouth pieces.
Step 5
Fasten the two cardboard pieces together at one short end to make a hinge so the mouth can open and close.
Step 6
Attach the hinged cardboard mouth inside the sock or to the folded paper body to make Puppet A.
Step 7
Make Puppet B by cutting its two cardboard mouth pieces and fastening them the same way.
Step 8
Attach Puppet B's mouth inside a sock or to the paper body so both puppets have movable jaws.
Step 9
Decorate both puppets by adding eyes hair and clothes with colouring materials buttons or yarn.
Step 10
Write a short script of 4 to 8 lines where the two characters have a conversation or solve a silly problem.
Step 11
Practice each puppet's voice by reading your script in a different voice for each character.
Step 12
Rehearse the conversation while moving each puppet's mouth to match the words.
Step 13
Share your finished puppet conversation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use instead of cardboard for the puppet mouth pieces if I don't have any?
If you don't have cardboard, use heavyweight craft foam, doubled-over cereal box pieces, or thick poster board for the cardboard mouth pieces and fasten them the same way to make a hinge.
My puppet mouth won't open smoothly after I fasten the two pieces together — how do I fix it?
If the hinged mouth sticks or tears after you fasten the two cardboard pieces together at one short end, punch a small hole and use a brad fastener or reinforce the hinge area with clear packing tape so it can bend freely.
How can I adapt this activity for different ages?
For younger children, have an adult pre-cut the two matching rounded rectangles and pre-attach the hinge while older kids can cut their own cardboard, write a longer script, and add more detailed decorations and voices.
What are simple ways to extend or personalize our puppet conversation?
Build a small cardboard stage, add background scenery and props, and record the rehearsed conversation with sound effects before you share your finished puppet conversation on DIY.org.
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Facts about puppetry and storytelling
🐸 Jim Henson created the Muppets; his character Kermit the Frog first appeared in 1955 on the TV show Sam and Friends.
🎤 Mel Blanc was famous for voicing dozens of cartoon characters (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig), earning him the nickname "The Man of a Thousand Voices."
🎭 Puppetry is one of the world's oldest performance arts — puppet-like figures appear in ancient Egypt, Greece, and beyond, thousands of years ago.
🧠 Puppets are used in education and therapy to help kids practice conversations, express emotions, and build storytelling skills.
🧦 Sock puppets are a classic DIY puppet: all you need is a sock, some buttons or felt, and imagination to bring a character to life.
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