Last week I presented the materials for making 2 New Large Wizard Staffs. After cleaning-up the branches, it was clear there was enough to make a 3rd smaller staff. I have a supply of root bases from smaller Pride of Madera to provide a perfect top. A saw and measuring tape assisted with matching the branches with the right size top. The drill with a 3/16 inch bit made starter holes. The screw dowels 5/16 inch by 3 inches for the 2 Larger Staffs and ¼ inch by 2 inches for the smaller one provides the connection. A vice grip made it easy insert one end. Setting the top on the other end and turning by hand finished the job.
The Large Staffs are for Raphael the Raptor and David the T-Rex. I tied the Staff to the Dinosaurs arms using a rope and pipe insulation around the branches to protect their paint. Museum Wax rolled into balls then shaped to the staffs allow for attaching the mini candle lights for evening display. The smaller staff is for Antonio the Pterosaur. Remember in post Oct. 10, 2020 “More Dinosaurs and Halloween” three staffs were made to provide one “Just Right” for Max (Maximillian) the T-Rex. The other two were “Just Right” for T-Rexes, Alejandro & Kevin.
This Dino-Lantern is Hadrosaurs hatching from eggs. The inspiration for this Dinosaur Pumpkin came from the Stamp designed by James Gurney in 1997. See post Oct. 17, 2020 “Dinosaurs – Wizards & Stamps!” for more details. This time I used a pencil to make a deep impression of the design before using the carving tools. I discovered that after removing the insides of the pumpkin, placing it in the refrigerator allows more time, even days before carving out your design. You need to decide which parts to cut all the way through and which parts to remove the orange but not cut too deep into the pumpkin flesh. This will allow various levels of light to accent your design at night. I used Sharpies to add color for day time viewing.
Stay Tuned for More Halloween Fun & the Finishing Touches on Brison’s & Xavier’s Perches!
My First Book “Is a Metal Dinosaur the Right Pet for You?” is Available as an eBook on Kindle through Amazon.com
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Included are two photos of Prehistoric Pals converted to black & white line drawings for You to express Your Color Imagination! Search online for print options on Your device. Print Screen, Cropping & Printing are available on many smart phones. Your smart phone may even allow You to email Your Print Screen to Yourself allowing even more options before printing. Kindle has an app for smart phones!
I would love to see Your Color Visions for Dominic & Raphael! Use crayons, pencils, pens, or watercolors! Attach feathers, glitter whatever brings them to life for You. Send a picture of Your Colorized Imaginations to: paul@paulsprehistoricpark.com It could be in a future post!
I will keep You posted with information on my Next eBook “The Shy Triceratops”. I hope to have Paperback versions available later this year.
Consider Membership with the Museum. In addition to Supporting Their Valuable Work there are Benefits to You. Special Preview Events for Members Only as well as Virtual Access Exclusive for Members. For more information and access to general public eLearning check out the links below.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County www.nhm.org under Research & Collections / Digitized Collections will allow you to browse their Collections. Check out the latest Activities on their site. This Saturday October 24th “Haunted Museum” a virtual event!
The American Natural History Museum www.amnh.org You will find eLearning for Families, Students & Educators. Explore the Museum Virtually. Check Out SciCafe: Video Talks and Meet the Icons: Stories behind the Exhibits! Of Course, I’m checking out Tyrannosaurus Rex. There are Video Series covering Behind the Scenes at the Museum with Space & Dinosaur Explainers.
Chicago’s Field Museum www.fieldmuseum.org You can talk to “Maximo the Titanosaur” online, Yes Really! Visit Sue the largest T-Rex discovered! Check Out “Brain Scoop” with host Emily Graslie and the Learning Resources – many are also in Spanish.
Check Out Your Libraries eBooks. My local Library has over 900 eBooks on Dinosaurs! Many Libraries are offering “Curbside Pick-up. If you prefer the hardcopy, “Curbside Pick-up may be the option for you.
Stay Safe & Well.
“Encouraging the Appreciation of Art and Education through the Inspiration of Dinosaurs”
Paul & Prehistoric Pals
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