Finishing techniques for hand puppets
I can add applique details to my hand puppet.
Finishing techniques for hand puppets
I can add applique details to my hand puppet.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Appliqué is a way to decorate fabric by adding other pieces of fabric.
- Appliqué can be added using stitching effects, glue or staples.
- There are different ways to join materials together, some are more effective than others.
- Finishing techniques are a way to add detail and features to hand puppets so that users can tell what the puppet is.
Keywords
Material - what an object is made from
Appliqué - gluing or sewing fabric shapes or designs onto another fabric
Detail - a small feature that adds interest
Joining techniques - ways to join two things together correctly
Common misconception
Pupils need to follow their design idea and chosen materials.
Please remind pupils that they can change their ideas and use alternative finishing techniques and joining techniques in their work. Designers are continuously reviewing and editing their designs to make sure that they meet the users' needs.
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Equipment
Range of fabrics, different colours, textures, thicknesses (not too thick though), googly eyes, sequins, glitter glues, felt pens, final idea, scissors, joining techniques
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
a row of stitches joining two pieces of fabric
making marks on something to show how it needs to go together
to unravel or become worn at the edges
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
what an object is made from
adding little features to make something more interesting
ways to join two things together correctly