Hand Armature

Preparing the armature for the hands by first tying off the wrists. Remember the wrists are usually even with the crotch. It is important to keep the proportions correct and symmetrical. If the drawings call for exaggerations then deviations will be made. Use a 28 gauge galvanized wire to tie off the wrists.

Next clip the loops. Be careful to avoid clipping across the loop. It is suggested to cut the loops at each end as shown in Figure Number Four. Spread each finger and straighten the tips of each with the pliers.

Once each wire for the fingers has been straightened use the 28 gauge galvanized wire to carefully wrap each finger. This will give the sculpey something to stick to. When wrapping begin at the base of the hand and wrap the wire as tightly as possible. Work out toward the end of the finger. At the end of the finger let out some wire and go back to the base of the next finger and wrap up toward the end of the next finger. (See Figure Number 8) These loose pieces of wire will be clipped later.

Do not worry about trimming the fingers until later.

When all the fingers have been wrapped cut the wire off and crimp the wire carefully with pliers.