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Cool Ways to Make Hand Shadow Puppets

Here are the best hand shadow puppets we’ve ever seen.

shadow puppet guide cool

Creating shadow puppets of birds and other creatures is a simple and enjoyable activity that can be done virtually anywhere. With practice, you can delight your friends and family with your very own puppet show.

To make these shadow puppets, all you need are your hands, a wall, and a source of light, such as a bedside lamp or table lamp.

Position one hand between the light and the wall, allowing you to clearly observe the shadow cast by your hand.

By changing the shape of your hand, you can effortlessly bring various animals, birds, and characters to life.

Here’s another cool vintage hand shadow puppetry guide for you to try out.

old shadow puppetry guide
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Written by Tamás Varga
A sociologist and English major by degree, I've worked in the area of civil society & human rights and have been blogging in the fields of travel, nature & science for over 20 years.
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