The document describes a DIY project to recreate a classic mechanical monkey toy using materials like foamular and paper mache. It details the steps involved, including crafting the face, painting, and adding skin and fur, while offering tips for construction and ventilation. The author also mentions their cosplay company, which has been making costumes since 2003 and provides contact information for inquiries.

1. Remember those cymbal clanging mechanical monkey toys? Okay, maybe
only my parents were that demented. I had one. I thought it was
creepy even then. So, it is time to bring back a classic. They're so
hard to find now! The jaw and eyes on mine actually move! And I have
cymbals and over-extended arms. It's disproportionate and creepy. It
was a hit. Video above
Step 1: Paper Mache and Foamular

3. To the uninitiated, foamular is a wonderful material. It's
carvable, sandable and paintable. You can glue it and screw it. It
does compliment paper mache well because it's so light. I cut the
dimensions out after using calipers on my monkey model. I then used
wire mesh to get my round shape before paper mache. After a few

4. layers, I added wood filler and sanded smooth. It's an old toy. It
doesn't need to be perfect. Bring out the eyebrow ridges and blend
all the forms together to get away from the 2D look of the face.
Although, monkey faces are sort of flat. (Reference: President Trump)
Step 2: Painting and Jaw/Eyes!

6. Now things get really disturbing. I used a flat acrylic because it
looks worn/old. Freehand the teeth. It looks more vintage that way.
Luckily I had a friend to do that. I'm not confident in my drawing.
The eyes are just plastic containers I found at a crafting department
store.
The jaw is just 2 U-shaped pieces of foam with anchored wood dowel
through them. The mechanism is just rubber bands and string. A fairly
simple puppet!
Step 3: Skin and Fur (and Hands!)

9. And even more disturbing. I picked out the closest fabrics at the
fabric store. The face is a stretchy material. I used spray adhesive
and went to town on this thing. It takes a lot of patience and time.
Be careful around the jaw. You must use latex paint primer on jaw to
prevent it from melting. The back of the head is just made from hot
glued cardboard.
The hands/arms are foamular cut and carved to look right, then fur
was added.
WARNING!
Really hot in these rhinos! This thing gets warm inside the head. AND
the cardboard gets soft. I recommend using foamular and making vents
for yourself.
Step 4: That's It!

12. We have a cosplay company. We have been making cosplay costumes for
worldwide costumes since 2003.
If you want to buy movie costumes or some other anime cosplay
costumes, just contact me.
Email: info@cosjj.com
Website: http://www.cosjj.com/
Costumes: http://www.cosjj.com/costumes