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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1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  all © 2010 ISFA. All rights reserved.		Step 3 - Withdraw 345 from the 2345 loop. Likewise, withdraw 345 from the 12345 loop. See-saw hands and extend to reveal the second design in the traditional Cat's Cradle series.