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An Instant Body

To make a quick body or "skirt" you need a large handkerchief and a rubber band. Hold your hand in one of the two hand positions shown below and drape the handkerchief over the extended fingers. Loop the rubber band over the handkerchief and around finger, A. Pull it around back of finger, B. Finally, loop it over your thumb, C. The head is placed on the first finger, and the thumb and the other finger become the puppet's arms.

The Hand Positions

Below are two ways of holding your hand inside a puppet. The first one gives the puppet's arms a longer reach and a better grip on props, but it tends to tilt the puppet to one side. The second position is more balanced, but the little finger makes a shorter arm. It is harder to get it and the thumb together to hold on to props. The first position is the one most commonly used and lie best for small hands.

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