Launching a Rocket

A contemporary action string figure created by Tama Saito of Saitama, Japan. Ms. Saito created the figure by further manipulating a traditional Japanese string figure called Hanakago ("A Flower Basket").

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Step-by-Step Video Clips		Written Instructions (String Length: 1 span)
1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  all © 2010 ISFA. All rights reserved.		Step 1 - Place loop on 2345 (all fingers except 1); 2345 hooks up 2345f, thus creating a 2345 palmar string. R2 picks up L2345 palmar string; L2, through R2 loop from above, picks up R2345 palmar string; extend. You have what some people call the Cat's Cradle Opening.