Paper Skeleton Hand Costume Ideas - Happythought

Halloween dress-up ideas: 3 skeletal hand templates for decorations and costumes!

Make this DIY paper skeleton hand in no time with our brilliant printable template. Download and make your own spooky 3D Halloween skeleton hand and simple homemade costume ideas below

Wear a skeleton hand as a spooky head piece, a pair as creepy shoulder epaulettes, or use them as part of your Halloween decorations around the home!

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How to make your own Halloween DIY paper skeleton hand

To make your skeleton hands you will need scissors and a glue stick, plus a bobby pin or tape to attach.

Step 1Print and cut out the paper skeleton hand templates.Step 2Fold up the bottom of each finger up as shown. Fold the thumb base joint downwards.Step 3Fold each joint downwards.Step 4Fold along the center of each finger by pinching between the jointsStep 5Glue wrist panel and fold in sidesStep 6Attach to hair with a bobby pin, or on shoulders with double-sided tape. you can also use your hands as decorations around the house. Have fun!

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