How to Make a Life Size T Rex Hand Wall Mount

This is a full-size T-Rex hand wall mount.

• Template
• 4” diameter tube
• 2 cardboard toilet paper roll
• 2 plastic knives
• Duct tape
• 2 pages of newspaper
• Paper mâché
• Paint

Print this template.

Cut the 4” diameter tube to the length you want the T-Rex arm.

....cut a paper towel tube in half to make two T-Rex fingers...

Using the template, cut the T-Rex fingers to size.

Attach the fingers to the arm and use tape to secure.

Add plastic knives to the small tubes using tape.

Make sure fingers are attached securely. Secure the smaller tube with knives attached to the larger tube with heavy tape.

Add newspaper between the fingers to create a rounded hand.

Add some tape loosely over the newspaper to attach to the larger tube.

Cover all of the paper with tape.

Pinch the top of the smaller tube around the plastic knife. Secure with tape.

Start adding paper mâché to the larger tube.

Add paper mâché between the fingers.

Apply paper mâché to the plastic knives.

Working down add paper mâché to the smaller tubes.

Be sure to cover all areas with the paper mâché.

Let dry overnight. Repeat the paper mâché application for a second coat. Let dry overnight.

Paint using colors you chose. Let the paint dry overnight.

Your T-Rex arm is finished!! Attach to the wall and enjoy!!!