The process of applying the leather to the neck and under the jaw is time consuming itself. The folds have to work perfectly before you glue but once the glue is done the mouth works just as Frank made it.
The leather has been sanded and filled on the sides and then blended so that once the paint is applied it will be a smooth flawless transition from the wood to leather.
I really like how he is coming along.
Have you signed up for the Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash?
Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com
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Yes Dan….restoration can be very time consuming. But in some cases must be done, as in the case of “Lucky Charlie”. Great job on the leather replacement . Keep moving on …..