Previously pruned Tree Branches were saved for this project. Now after some minor trimming they will make great staffs for the Dinosaurs. There are many Trees in the Park and all require at least annual trimming. Again, providing a constant supply of materials for projects and compost. I selected 5 tops for the staffs. Since each plants root system is different no two will be the same. As You can see, I will have some pretty cool Wizard Staffs with these tops! A little additional trimming and cleaning with a soft brush and these tops are ready to be matched to a staff.
Screw dowels will hold the pieces together. The dowels come in various sizes to allow you to pick the one that best meets your project needs. A drill will assist in making starter holds to connect the tops. If you are lucky, you may find a Pride of Madera with a staff and top all in one piece like these five smaller ones.
To make Your Dinosaur Wizard Staff complete it needs a Light. Tealights are great to Top Off the Staff! I found a great selection on Amazon.com. I ordered 50 of a new design. Look for them in a future post. To secure the lights to the Staff, I found two products Museum Wax and Museum Putty. The wax may have a better hold. Unfortunately, too strong! In the event you can’t place the tealight with the on/off switch easily accessible, you need to be able to remove or at least lift the light from the Staff top. The Museum wax hold is so tight, the top of the light separates from the bottom and you must pry the bottom from the wax. After reassembling the light, it does always work properly. Plus, the Museum wax is very sticky & messy to use. Therefore, my preference the putty.
Next time the new lights will be installed and the Wizard Staffs will be in the Dinosaur’s Claws. Until then below a picture of last years Trick or Treaters.
Stay Tuned for More Dinosaur Halloween Crafts & Malcolm’s Finish!
My First Book “Is a Metal Dinosaur the Right Pet for You?” is Available as an eBook on Kindle through Amazon.com
Only $3.99!
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 in 2021.
Museums have reopened with Limits on Guests, Social Distancing & Mask requirements to keep Visitors Safe while They Enjoy Their Learning Experience. Consider a 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.
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! 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” and the Learning Resources – many are also in Spanish.
Check Out Your Libraries eBooks. My local Library has over 900 eBooks on Dinosaurs! Libraries are open and many still offer “Curbside Pick-up. Here are three books for Drawing Dinosaurs that you might find at your Library. Ask your Librarian about others.
Dinosaurs! A Drawing Book by Michael Emberley (1980)
1-2-3 Draw Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals A step by step guide by Freddie Levin (2001)
Draw 50 Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals by Lee J. Ames (1977)
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Paul & Prehistoric Pals
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