paper jester tutorial

Supplies needed: jester template, cardstock, scissors (or craft knife), strong thread, a plastic ring (about 1/2" diameter), 5 brad type fasteners, and a permanent marker

To make:  download and print out the jester template pieces

jester template

trace jester pieces onto cardstock and cut out

draw details on with a permanent marker

punch holes at joins and thread brad through each hole

run a thread between both arm holes (do not run thread through the holes in the body) and tie on each end,

repeat for leg holes

cut a long piece of thread and loop through a plastic ring, tie one end of thread to center of thread joining the arms and one end to the thread joining the legs

the finished jester

pull on thread to raise the arms & legs