LaserCut Fairytale: Puppet Theater "Little Red Riding Hood"

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Upcycling Project: DIY Puppet Theater Box Create Your Own Handmade Stick Puppet Theater Box Turn an old drawer into a mini theater box where you can store puppets, scenery, and even put it back into the cabinet when not in use. You can create an entire fairytale library with this creative upcycle project. Cut out custom puppet figures from cardstock or thin wood using a laser cutter. Each figure consists of two views: one showing the front and another showing the side. A small gap is cut between them to assemble into a 3D puppet when put together. Convert Old Drawer into a Mini Theater Take apart an old wooden drawer and pull out the base plate. Saw a part that's at least 15 cm wide, just enough to reach through the base plate's gap. Then, reattach the cropped base plate inside the drawer. Install eye bolts in each corner of the drawer and attach them securely. Measure your drawer's dimensions and cut two wooden boards that partition it into three segments: I) a playing area with a gap at the bottom, II) storage for puppets and scenery, and III) a compartment to tuck away scenery. Cut two equal-length nylon threads or rope, each around 1 meter long. Attach them to eye bolts, allowing you to hang your puppet theater box anywhere desired. Craft Custom Puppet Figures and Scenery Measure the compartments in your drawer box and set a size limit for your puppets based on that measurement. Cut scenery into halves or thirds if it doesn't fit within the compartment. Use Inkscape to create and design custom figures and scenery templates. Adjust document size to match your laser cutter's specifications, leaving enough space for any adjustments needed during cutting. To assemble, stick puppet figures together along a pre-cut gap that should be about as wide as your material thickness is thick. Then, insert the scenery parts and tuck it in. Finally, have fun acting out stories like Little Red Riding Hood.