The principle of shadow puppetry is simple: you move flat puppets behind a light source and a screen, so that the audience at the other side of the screen only sees the shadows. The templates for puppets provided are made for desk top puppetry, in which puppets fit on a sheet of printing paper. For group or class performances with larger audiences you will need bigger puppets, larger screens and stronger lights.
- Making a screen from a tri-fold presentation board
- How to make a shadow puppet screen from a box
- How to make a 40 inch wide screen with floor lamp poles
- Using a big screen for a bigger audience
- Using an overhead projector
Choose a light source that is convenient and bright enough for the screen that you use. For desk top size screens with parchment or tracing paper or vellum in front of a window daylight will do. When it is darker use a a clip on desk lamp, book light, or cell phone light and keep the room as dark as possible. For specific light suggestion go to Supplies.
Have fun!
