An article from The Handicrafter giving a short history of marionettes, from ancient Egypt, India, and Java through Europe to modern American puppeteers, followed by practical instructions for making them. It covers a simple rag-doll marionette for children, and a more elaborate marionette with a papier-mâché head, wire and wood body, wire-and-yarn hands, and wigs. It also covers joints, costuming, and stringing with a controller. Illustrated with photographs of scenes from a Beauty and the Beast production and line drawings of leg joints, arm joints and controllers.