When designing for performance, standard printer paper is often too flimsy. Professional puppeteers prefer:
For finger puppets , the puppeteer’s fingers occupy the interior "sheath" of the paper, allowing for direct and intimate control. How to Make PAPER PUPPETS! Easy Craft!! PUPPETEERS
Professional-style paper puppets utilize specific folding and jointing techniques to increase their range of motion: When designing for performance, standard printer paper is
For complex movements, one puppeteer may manage the head and torso (breathing and looking) while a second person—the "feet puppeteer"—controls walking movements. Easy Craft
Deep puppetry focuses on the interaction between the performer and the paper object:
Moving limbs are created by cutting separate pieces for the torso, arms, and legs, then attaching them with fasteners or string to allow for fluid motion.
Essential for shadow puppetry as it provides the necessary thickness and opacity to cast crisp, dark shadows.