With its haunting grin and sorrowful eyes, The Puppet—also known as The Marionette—is one of Five Nights at Freddy’s most iconic and unsettling characters. Elegant and eerie, this animatronic blends vintage mime design with psychological horror. Whether you're heading to a convention or curating a spine-chilling photo shoot, cosplaying The Puppet is a bold and visually captivating choice. It’s a masterclass in theatrical design, subtle horror, and minimalist costume elements that tell a powerful story.

Crafting the Costume: Sleek, Striped, and Striking

The Puppet’s body is slim and humanoid, with a black base suit adorned with white stripes and doll-like buttons. A form-fitting black bodysuit or unitard is the ideal base. Add horizontal white stripes to the wrists and shins using fabric paint or iron-on vinyl. Down the center of the torso, attach three round white buttons to mimic the marionette aesthetic. White gloves complete the signature look and amplify puppet-like gestures.

For a more horror-forward version, consider aging the costume with a slight gray wash or tearing fabric edges to hint at timeworn decay. Whether pristine or decayed, the silhouette remains sleek and stage-ready.

Face & Makeup: Painted Terror or Full Mask

You can approach The Puppet’s face in two main ways: a sculpted mask or dramatic face paint. The latter gives you greater expression and is ideal for a humanized or stylized version.

Start with a white foundation or face paint as your base. The key features to replicate: deep purple streaks beneath the eyes, black lips, and two red circles on the cheeks. Hollow out the eyes using black paint or exaggerate with eyeliner and shadow to make them pop—and disturb. The result should be equal parts doll-like and ghostly.

Eye Contact: Where the Real Horror Lies

The Puppet’s eyes are perhaps its most haunting feature. To achieve that vacant, uncanny gaze:

• Black sclera lenses offer the most game-accurate look and are great for advanced users.

• For more comfort, consider red, icy white, or ghost gray colored contacts from EyeCandys that still give off a haunting vibe.

And if you usually wear glasses? Swap them out with clear prescription lenses or cosplay-ready EyeCandys lenses—so you stay in character without sacrificing vision.

Hair & Humanized Styling

The Puppet doesn’t have hair in the game, but fan interpretations often feature stylized black or purple wigs. For a feminine or humanized twist, opt for a sleek bob, long straight hair, or twin tails with a ribboned touch. The color should remain dark to keep the look grounded in the character’s eerie elegance.

Nail Art: A Final Touch of Dread

Even without props, your hands are essential to bringing The Puppet to life. Elongated fingers, exaggerated gestures, and stylized nail art make a big impact.

Use EyeCandys semi-cured gel nail stickers for a polished, long-lasting finish:

• Glossy black or red ombré works for a classic horror look

• Striped monochrome options evoke the character’s costume design

• Marbled grays and ghostly whites add an ethereal, haunted edge

These gel stickers are perfect for cosplay events—they stay flawless through long nights and costume contests.

Props & Performance Details

While The Puppet doesn’t carry traditional props, there are ways to elevate the costume:

• Add black ribbon or string as marionette cords from your wrists or shoulders

• Carry a music box to echo the character’s origins

• Consider subtle LED lights within the costume or mask for eerie under-lighting

When it comes to movement, less is more. Think slow, floating, mime-like motions. Tilt your head, pause before turning, and hold eye contact without blinking. It’s the small details that make The Puppet so chilling.

Bringing the Puppet to Life

This cosplay isn’t just a costume—it’s a performance. The Puppet is tragic, eerie, and hauntingly beautiful. With EyeCandys colored contacts and nail stickers, you can bring every detail to life, from the hypnotic stare to the delicate hand gestures.

Perfect for horror fans, con-goers, and content creators looking to make a spooky impact, this look lets you step into one of FNAF’s most unforgettable characters. Tag us at @eyecandys.official to show us your transformation!