MACCUS THE JESTER : Page 40

Here is a simple animated head named after the Roman god Maccus, ancestor of the most famous puppet of all, Mr. Punch, (No. 38). Cut the two pieces from stiff cardboard and paint them white on one side. Hinge the jaw as shown with a brass paper holder, loose rivet or small nut and bolt. Attach the control wire to the back end of the jaw, using wire that is stiff enough to give good control. Attach a stick to the head, making sure it does not interfere with the jaw movement. Now paint the features. Maccus can cackle, jabber and sing. There's only one trouble: he can face in only one direction!