The mouth string, when fastened to the lower portion of the jaw piece, needs to pull in a backward (and even upward) direction, before redirecting downward through the neck to the control lever.
Thus, there needs to be a pivot point for the string somewhere behind the mouth, near the back inside of the neck. I've used more than one method. This was an experiment, using a rigid plastic tube as a horizontal bar over which the string passed. I mounted the plastic tube in a small wooden bracket, then used super glue to secure the unit to the inside of the neck. All work was done through the mouth...
How do you get the mouth out?
ReplyDeleteClever idea. Is the mouth easy to remove (& then replace)? Looks a bit scary to me........
ReplyDeleteI have been working on converting my dummy (I'm working through the neck) but can't seem to find "non stretch" string/cord. Could you reveal the type & name of string you use?? Maybe I can find a similar type in Australia.
All the best with the experiment.
Regards Geoffrey
I insert a screwdriver alongside the mouth and pry it out, heating the head first to soften it if necessary. (Hair dryer, etc.)
ReplyDeleteAny BRAIDED nylon cord will work nicely. What I use is very heavy fish line, but mason's cord will work as well. But only braided will prove to be smooth running and non-stretch.
ReplyDeleteHi Clinton;
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your instructional inside views of the figures heads. A picture is better than a thousand words.
Thankyou Clinton, now I understand why my cord stretches (NON braided). I'll start looking for braided cord, Terrific, thankyou, Geoffrey.
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