Paper Plate Skeleton

Simple and festive - this paper plate skeleton can be constructed in an hour, and is a blast to make with the kids. It is also easy to customize

You will need:

• paper plates (mine were 6" diameter)
• scissors
• twine (or yarn, or something else to tie the bones together)
• hole-punch

Attached here are images of the plates after I cut out the different "bones." It's not an exact science, so simply use these as guides. You need 1 skull, 1 shoulder, 1 rib cage, 1 hip, 2 hands, 2 feet, and 8 bones.

Tip: If you're worried about having symmetrical bones, try cutting out a template paper-snowflake style. Fold a plate in half and cut out the bone that way. Trace the folded plate template on the new plate, and you're good to go!

Well the foot bone's connected to the ankle bone! And the ankle bone's connected to the leg bone! Let's connect dem dry bones.

Using your hole-punch, make a hole at each end of your bones (consult my end picture, if you need, for where to punch on the skull/ribs/hips ect). Tie together with twine.

And you're done! To hang, simply use some tape and hang up on your walls in whatever position you want. Happy Halloween!




Side note: My anatomy professors from my undergrad days would be so upset at the inaccuracy of this project. Perhaps a more anatomically correct version would be a fun project if someone's feeling ambitious...and has 206 paper plates lying around.