THE DOMINO CAPER — Make a Blake
MAKE a BLAKE
As seen on the cover of The Domino Caper
Well, here’s how to Make-A-Blake. If you’ve read THE DOMINO CAPER you’ll know that Blake’s Uncle Nick helps him with his cardboard models.
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Whilst not an easy project, with a little care and patience constructing your Blake E should not be too difficult. This cardboard figure does, however, require the help of an adult or older brother or sister.
The photographs, together with the notes on the cut-outs, should help in the construction. Anyway, have fun, be careful and enjoy your Blake E!
SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT
PVA glue
Two pairs of scissors. A normal pair and a pair with sharp points for small cut-outs.
A scoring stylus or small knife with a blunt edge.
Tooth picks for applying glue sparingly.
A small pair of pliers with smooth jaws.
A sharp knife for cutting the slots in Blake’s hair.
CONSTRUCTION HINTS
Download the PDF files. These can be printed at home or at an ‘Office’ shop.
I suggest card which is 200g/sm.
Cut out ALL pieces and score fold lines.
Apply glue sparingly to glue-tabs.
Press glued areas together and hold tightly for several seconds. For a stronger bond clamp with pliers where possible. Wipe off excess glue immediately.
Glue a tab on one piece and while drying glue part of another piece.
Numbered tabs give a suggested gluing order.
A blob of Blu-Tack in the toes of the shoes will help Blake stand.
The top of each leg has a tab which is folded over and glued on the opposite side.
Fit each leg by applying a plenty of glue on the side and tabbed end. Hold the leg against the middle cardboard and top cardoard in Blake’s shorts until it stays in place. ENJOY!
CLICK ON THE ‘PDF’ AND DOWNLOAD BLAKE-E FILES
