Armature Tutorial - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document provides instructions for building a cheap armature using wood dowels, eye screws, bolts, washers and nuts. It involves 6 steps: 1) Building a sample joint for measuring proportions. 2) Measuring joints based on a human proportion reference image. 3) Marking and cutting dowels to length. 4) Screwing eye screws into dowel ends. 5) Attaching body segments using bolts, washers and nuts. 6) Tightening joints and testing the completed armature. The armature can be used to animate puppet-style figures.