#ReviewDIYTV - The Yowie Show
Make a Yowie sock puppet using felt, markers, and glue, then record a short ReviewDIYTV segment describing its features and story.
Step-by-step guide to make a Yowie sock puppet
Step 1
Gather all Materials Needed and place them on a clean table.
Step 2
Put the sock on your hand to find where the puppet's face will sit.
Step 3
Use a marker to lightly mark where the eyes and mouth should go on the sock.
Step 4
Cut two circles from the felt to make the puppet's eyes.
Step 5
Cut a tooth or mouth shape from the felt to make the puppet's teeth or smile.
Step 6
Cut a hair or horn shape from the felt to give your Yowie a fun hairstyle.
Step 7
Glue the felt eyes onto the sock at the marks you made.
Step 8
Glue the felt teeth or mouth onto the sock under the eyes.
Step 9
Glue the felt hair or horns onto the top of the sock puppet's head.
Step 10
Use markers to draw pupils and add any extra face or body details you like.
Step 11
Wait for the glue to dry completely before moving the puppet.
Step 12
Put your hand inside the puppet and practice a short ReviewDIYTV voice and a quick story about your Yowie.
Step 13
Record a short ReviewDIYTV segment describing your puppet's features and its story.
Step 14
Share your finished Yowie sock puppet and your ReviewDIYTV video on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
I don't have felt—what can I use instead for the eyes, teeth, and hair?
Use construction paper, craft foam, or cut pieces from an old t-shirt or another sock to make the eyes, mouth, and hair, then glue them onto the sock at the marks you drew.
My glued felt pieces keep falling off—how can I fix that?
Press each felt piece onto the sock at your marked spots and hold with clothespins or binder clips while the glue dries, or switch to fabric glue or a low-temp hot glue for a stronger bond before you move the puppet.
How can I adapt this activity for a 3-year-old or a 10-year-old?
For a 3-year-old, pre-cut the felt shapes and let them stick pieces with a glue stick or fabric glue while an adult does the cutting, and for a 10-year-old have them design and cut more detailed shapes, add marker details, and rehearse a longer ReviewDIYTV voice and story to record.
How can we make the puppet show more exciting or unique?
Glue yarn or pipe cleaners for hair or horns to the top of the sock, add buttons or googly eyes for texture, build a small cardboard stage, and write simple sound effects to include when you record your ReviewDIYTV segment to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about puppet-making for kids
🪡 Felt is a non-woven textile that doesn't fray, making it perfect for puppet features like ears, eyes, and teeth.
🎭 Puppetry is an ancient storytelling art used across cultures for thousands of years — from shadow puppets in Asia to marionettes in Europe.
🎥 Short review videos and kid-friendly segments often keep viewers' attention better — great for quick ReviewDIYTV clips!
🧦 Sock puppets are one of the simplest puppets — you can turn a sock into a character in just a few minutes with markers and glue.
🐾 The Yowie is an Australian legendary creature often compared to Bigfoot, making a playful monster idea for a sock puppet show.
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