Construction of the puppets 1. All the structures and head are molded from clay to generate a character with a human-like appearance. 2. These clay pieces are covered with paper and allowed to dry in the sun. 3. Arms and legs are made from fabric which is filled with cotton. Wooden foldable joints are attached so limbs have a lifelike movement. 4. Hands and feet are carved from Thong Lang wood, a wood which is lightweight and carves easily. 5. The pieces are painted. 6. Costumes are made using handmade cloth and sewed by hand according to traditional Thai sewing methods. 7. The face of the puppet is painted with colored clay to match the color of human skin. Eyes and lips are painted with poster paint.
Construction of the puppets All the structures and head are molded from clay to generate a character with a human-like appearance. These clay pieces are covered with paper and allowed to dry in the sun. Arms and legs are made from fabric which is filled with cotton. Wooden foldable joints are attached so limbs have a lifelike movement. Hands and feet are carved from Thong Lang wood, a wood which is lightweight and carves easily. The pieces are painted. Costumes are made using handmade cloth and sewed by hand according to traditional Thai sewing methods. The face of the puppet is painted with colored clay to match the color of human skin. Eyes and lips are painted with poster paint.
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