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and left. The head can also be made to nod with a control wire attached at the back, as shown. The control rods on hands and feet are attached loosely to eye screws to allow free movement. They should be both light and strong and can be made from umbrella ribs or bicycle spokes for lightness and strength. This body is made of cloth stuffed with kapok and tacked to the two wooden pieces at the shoulders and hips. A good marionette book will offer further details on fully articulated bodies. Also, see No. 76.

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