That handle mechanism in your photos is pretty much how the bunraku head works. So I think you could make something very similar. The bunraku trigger is also very similar to how a ventriloquist dummy works, so you could find more information about that too.

Thank you for information about ventriloquist figures!!!

I found a great web site
http://www.puppetsandprops.com/TheFredProject.html

The instructions are easy to understand. I think I try to do similar headstick to my rod puppets. 

Yes, actually I was going to post that site, but couldn't find the link. I've just recently used that site too. I'm sure from there you can make something that suits your needs.

Also, you can have a look at the Bunraku section of PuppetBuilding.com, which has a some useful links and videos.

What fantastic heads and hands. 
Out of curiosity are you Finnish or Estonian?

Another fan of paper mache here.

I love your work Sari, thanks for sharing it.

 

Ron G.

I´am Finnish. 

One new picture http://www.sarilahtinen.net/old%20forest.html. I hope that the mechansim will work when I get it finnished. And then I can start to paint paper mache parts. Perhaps tomorrow?!

They look cool, Sari.

I can't wait to see them painted.



Ron G.

Looks like you are off to a good start on this project.....keep us updated as you go.....love to see the process as you go.

Daryl H

Hi everybody!

I stay awake last night ... and got my first puppet finished.

http://www.sarilahtinen.net/old%20forest.html

Sari (=Hamsteri)