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rpllpiu lot this — must hp pasted over the crinoline. The paper is pasted in narrow stiips, placed very closely together. Several layers of this paper may be put on to make the head more substantial.
The entire thing is allowed to dry, then the clay is removed from behind the mask and discarded. If the wig is being used on the back of the head it may not be necessary to make a mold for that part, otherwise the mold will have to be made in two halves and sewed together.
The mask is then painted according to taste, a wig of varn or of professional hair, whieh may he purchased at cosmetic shops, is added, and the head is ready for the body. NOTE: If clay is not available for modeling the head it can be modeled over an electric light globe, shaping the nose out of paper. Two small wire loops should be made at the ears, -imbedding the ends solidly in the -paper build up. These are for fastening the strings for moving the head.
The legs of the puppet can he huilt up and padded with old doth found in the rag bag, or from discarded clothing. Clothing for puppets need not be made with the great care that is necessary for undressing or dressing figuies, as this ran be fastened permanently on the figure.
One reason why we have suggested that the first puppet .figures be cartoon characters is that the faces w ill be easier for the amateur to produce. I he | lines can he painted in with pencil or brush, using the cartoon faces for a pattern.
As we said previously, the boy that goes in for puppet making will find himself most fortunate indeed if he has a sister near his own age who can take part in the proceedings. Otherwise you may be called upon to look towards older members of die family, unless, of course, you are one of those hoys who delight in cutting out and designing costumes. Your characters should be dressed as they arc shown in the comic strips, or book, which you arc using for a model.
It is not necessary to make a complete suit of clothes or a dress. In fact, material can be saved
Diagram for a dancing puppet.
by attaching shirt, roll.u and vest, only where shown, then placing coat over all.
In this manner, the shirt can be tacked right on to the wooden body.
The arms, which ate made exactly like the legs, must now have hands attached. These are made by bending wire in the shape of a hand, using your own for a model. Then cover the wire with tape, and paste paper to the proper thickness, ami color same.
ATTACHING THE STRINGS: I Continued on page 39 1
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Lilian Harvey and Gene Raymond operate the puppet controls; see diagram above.