DIY Raptor & Ranger Costume: Easy 25-Min Build
Pictured: the ranger and the raptor looks.
Time25 minEffortEasy
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One khaki ranger, one green dino hood, and the ranger holds the leash. The leash is the relationship. About twenty-five minutes, easy: a khaki shirt and hat, a green hoodie or t-shirt, and a green felt sheet. The ranger should look mildly concerned at all times.
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Tip: tie the rope as a belt around the ranger's waist and clip a toy walkie-talkie to it.
Steps
- Decide who is the ranger and who is the raptor.
- Lay out both outfits.
- Buy the rope or toy dog leash and the face paint if needed.
- Safety: Cut the green felt sheet slowly and keep fingers clear of the scissors.
- Draw the tail shape on the felt first.
- Hold it up to the raptor's back to check the length before cutting.
- Cut one long triangle from the felt for the tail.
- Tape the tail to the back of the raptor's green shirt.
- The ranger wears the khaki shirt and hat, leash in hand.
- The raptor wears the green shirt with the tail.
- Safety: Use non-toxic kids face paint, and skip any mask so the raptor can see clearly. (CPSC Halloween safety tips)
- Paint the raptor's snout with green face paint.
- Add two black dots for nostrils.
- The ranger holds the leash out toward the raptor for photos.
- Optional pro finish: tie the rope as a belt around the ranger's waist and clip a toy walkie-talkie to it.
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Common questions
How long should the leash be?
Keep the leash short, about 2 to 3 feet, so the toy dinosaur does not drag on the ground. Tie the wrist end in a loop so it cannot tighten.
What face paint is safe for kids?
Use non-toxic kids face paint and skip any mask so the raptor can see clearly. Keep paint off the lips and wash it off the same night.
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