Creepy Crawlers

By: Michy31476 

Here is an easy Halloween decorating idea. Buy a few inexpensive blow mold skeletons, they are usually about 5 feet tall and are made from plastic. The only issue I have encountered with these skeletons is that the joints do not bend well; therefore, the legs and arms tend to pop out easily.

There are a few possible solutions to correct this problem. The first solution is that you can use a hot glue gun and fix your skeletons limbs into a permanent position. The drawback to this idea is that you will no longer be able to adjust the skeletons arms or legs, so make sure you get him set up how you want him the first time. The second solution is to use fishing line. With this method your skeleton will stay together, but it will be extremely flexible. The third solution is to use wire to connect the joints.
Any type of thin wire, such as picture wire, will work fine. With this process you have the most beneficial effect. You can pose your skeleton in any position you like and it will stay in that position until you decide to bend the wire and change it.

All you need to do to accomplish connecting your skeletons joints, with either fishing line or wire, is to make a small hole with a drill in the two sections you wish to connect. For example you may want to make a hole in the foot and in the bottom of the leg. Thread the wire or fishing line through each hole and connect the two areas. Repeat this step for each jointed area, and you are done!

Now comes the fun part! It is time to be creative in the placement of your skeletons. Let your imagination run wild, in my opinion the odder the better!!!!

If you have a ladder handy, position your skeletons climbing up your house! This is a really great idea and when you add a simple strobe light in the evening it looks even spookier!!! Again, you can use your handy wire or fishing line to attach your creepy crawlers to your house.

Full Size Skeleton - Costumes

If you purchase this skeleton, you can skip the joint fixing section, and go directly to the fun part of positioning. Also, this skeleton is larger, 5' 6" tall, and looks extremely realistic.

Here are a few strobe light options that are available on BuyCostumes.com.

Mini Strobe Light - Costumes
Mini LED Strobe with Thunder (Battery Operated) - Costumes
Cannon Strobe with Thunder - Costumes

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