how are shadow puppets made? Are they still made with animal skin?

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Question: Asked by tyler from adelaide | Feb. 08, 2016 23:04

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how are shadow puppets made? Are they still made with animal skin?

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Answers (1): Answered by Anna from France | Feb. 15, 2016 04:10

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Animal skins are commonly used to make the puppet. Paperboard is another major material. Artists will manipulate the puppets by hanging a string on the majoy part of the puppet.

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