The butterfly in [Fig. 2] is very easily made, and needs little explanation. Extend the thumbs of both hands, keeping the four fingers of each bunched together.
Then cross your hands with the thumbs crooked in one another, and the butterfly will be ready to flit on to the screen.
Fig. 3.—A swan.
To make the swan shown in [Fig. 3], both arms must be partly bared and the right one bent upwards from the elbow. Extend the third and fourth fingers horizontally, bend the first and second loosely upon themselves and bring the thumb to rest naturally upon their tips. Hold the left hand easily at the crook of the elbow, as shown in the figure, and the swan is complete.
Fig. 4.—The greyhound.
[Fig. 4] depicts a greyhound ready to sprint. Extend the right hand thumb and close the fingers together. With the left hand bend the thumb outwards, double the forefinger, and bring the middle finger down to touch the first finger of the right hand.
Fig. 5.—The hound panting.