Festie Friend – 24inch Custom Made Portrait Marionette with Movable Eyes and Mouth

Festie Friend - Fun and colourful festival fan

This unique marionette was handcrafted in our guild workshop based on the portrait of a joyful festivalgoer.

Every detail captures the lively spirit of its inspiration – from the playful smile to the sparkling eyes. The marionette wears vibrant, colorful clothes reminiscent of music festivals, with layered textures and bright tones that make it stand out on stage or as a collector’s piece. No detail was overlooked – even the shoes are sculpted with a festival-worn look, marked with dirt and dust from days of dancing, adding an authentic, lived-in charm to the character.

The marionette of this festival addict combines traditional craftsmanship with a modern, personalized design. It is fully functional, balanced for smooth movement, and equipped with a classic wooden controller, allowing expressive gestures and lifelike performances. Its head is fitted with movable eyes and mouth, giving it an extra level of expression and character – perfect for storytelling, comic sketches, or playful improvisation.

It is more than just a puppet – it’s a celebration of individuality and the festive atmosphere, bringing the joy of its original muse into the world of theatre and play.

Marionette made based on a person’s photo 

This kind of marionette is an original product that will perfectly express a person’s character, age, and unique look. It is a beautiful memory and a super cool present that always delights the person receiving it.

We guarantee you’ll have a lot of fun playing with the marionette. Especially if you learn to perform specific movements showing the person’s characteristic behavior.

Production details

To make such a marionette we will need several photos from different angles, description of clothes and any other information you consider important to make your puppet resemble you or your loved one as much as possible. For more details about how to take the proper pictures read here.

The marionette itself is designed and printed by using 3D technology. Afterward, we carefully sharpen and shape each inch of the body, sew its clothes, make hair, paint the face, and tie the strings to a wooden controller. 

Once you complete your order, you will receive an educational video to learn how to play and control your marionette. All of our custom marionettes are built to reach the professional level of marionette playing. 

The cost of potential extra requirements will be calculated individually. Contact Lucie, the head of our guild workshop, for more info.

Payment options

We require a 50% down payment before we start the production. Or you can pay the whole amount right away.

Sizes and other variations

• We offer portrait marionettes in three sizes –  S - 60cm, M - 80cm, L – 100cm. Movable mouth and eyes are optional. The final price is dependent on these variants.
• This type of marionette is made to order. The production may take up to 8 weeks. But it is always worth it to wait for the final masterpiece.