An animated skeleton – that glows brightly in the dark can be used for all
kinds of harmless but amusing Halloween pranks. The skeleton is jointed so that
a slight shake will cause the arms and legs to swing about in a realistic
manner. The figure may be gripped at the neck from behind, or you can attach a
screweye and suspend it at the end of a long pole that has been painted black.
Black threads can be attached to the arms and legs, if desired, to operate them
from a distance as you would marionette figures.
A skeleton that is already printed on heavy paper, as well as small bottles of
luminous paint, can be purchased inexpensively at most any novelty or 5 &
10c store. Disjoint the figure into nine pieces and attach them with glue to 1/4″
plywood or composition board, then cut them out on the scroll or band saw. To
rejoint the skeleton use tubular rivets with small washers, taking care that
they fit loosely. At least two coats of luminous paint should be applied; three
coats are not too many and will assure greater brightness. Blacken the edges of
the figure with black stove polish or similar material and it is ready for use.
It should be subjected to a bright light before exhibition and will glow for
hours thereafter. The effect of this skeleton, shining out of the dark, is
really startling and it should not be tried out on persons with weak hearts.
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