This uses 0.8mm brass wire. Take two Get your pliers and grip the end tightly.

lengths, the longest being about 25cm Then start twisting to create the 'spine'

Fold the long piece in half like this

Snip the round end off to separate. Now

Put the short piece in between the longer you have some basic limbs!
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Snip this bit off (looks painful)

Job's a good'un!