How to make the Monkey King Puppet

The Monkey King puppet is a traditional Chinese folk art, the production method is relatively complex, requiring experienced puppet makers and a variety of tools and materials. The following is the general production method:

1, making the skeleton: first, the skeleton of the Monkey King is made of steel wire or bamboo strips, which is the basic structure of the puppet.

2, shaping the face: with white glue or plaster and other materials on the skeleton to shape the facial contours and features, taking into account the image of the Monkey King, you need to highlight its bulging eyes and square jaw and other features.

3, coloring and decorating: after the face is dry, coloring is done with paints, choosing the corresponding colors and patterns according to the image of the Monkey King in the legend, such as black hair, red cheeks and so on.

4. Make costumes: According to the image and shape of the Monkey King, use the fabric to make the Monkey King's costumes and accessories, such as the golden rod, the wreath and so on.

5, perfect the details: after the completion of the face and clothing, you need to process the hair, make dynamic posture, as well as the assembly of eyes, joints and other details of the part.

All in all, the production of the Monkey King puppets need to have a certain puppet making skills and experience, and at the same time need to spend a lot of manpower, material resources and time, is a very challenging craft work.

The Origin of Monkey King Puppet

The Monkey King Puppet is a traditional Chinese puppetry art form related to Sun Wukong, the protagonist of the ancient Chinese novel Journey to the West.

According to legend, during the Ming Dynasty, a puppet maker named Chen Guangzu of Shigu Town, Yiyang City, Hunan Province, made a series of puppets featuring the Monkey King to express his love for the story of Journey to the West. He has made the Monkey King's image so lifelike that not only does he look like the Monkey King's image, but he can also make all kinds of realistic movements and expressions.

These Monkey King puppets were so popular in the region that they became popular folk art and later spread across the country. Now, the Monkey King puppets have become an important part of traditional Chinese culture, and their exquisite craftsmanship and unique style are loved by people.