Minecraft zombie8/5/2023 ![]() Please note that these arms were not the same size all the way around (as specified above). (See photo) *The photo shows a custom fit 6” x 5” x 32” arm size and is only used here as an example so you can see the process. Tip: To save time you will not need to grid all the way up the arm because it will be covered later with t-shirt material. For the 7” square adult’s arms: mark out the grid squares at 1.75” (that will give you exactly 4 squares across all the way around the arm). ![]() For the 5” square child’s arms: mark out the grid squares at 1.25” (that will give you exactly 4 across all the way around the arm). (Do not cut any openings in the arms just yet - it’s difficult to draw straight grid lines on the foam once it’s been cut open.) Now that both arms are completely glued together, mark out the grid pattern with the fine point light green felt sharpie marker. Next glue one (1) 5” square to the top and one to the bottom of each arm to cover the open holes. Tip: Run an extra bead of glue on the inside seams to re-enforce the arms. Once the second 4” side of the arm is glued down you can glue the next 5” strip to the top of the two 4” sides working the glue on one side at a time so the edges line up exactly. Once you have completely glued the length of the first 4” strip repeat the process by gluing the next 4” strip on the top inside edge of the opposite side of the 5” piece that is still flat on the table. Your goal here is to make a 5”x5”x?” length arm when it’s all glued together NOT a 6”x4”x?” (See photo) Take one of the 5” strips of foam, lay it flat on the table and with your “low temperature hot glue” line up and glue the 4” strip on the inside top edge of the 5” strip (not the outside edge). Now with all the arm parts completely cut out. These will be used as the top and bottom caps for each child’s zombie arm. If you do not use a new blade the foam can tear creating jagged edges that could show later. TIP: Keep your blade as close to a right angle (90°) as you can while cutting the foam and be sure to use a new razor blade or Exacto-knife to cut the foam on a large flat surface. This is where you can use the yardstick as a straightedge to make your long straight cuts if you do not have a fabric cutting board. To make each child’s zombie arm: cut two (2) 4” wide and two (2) 5” wide foam strips using the premeasured arm length (four (4) of each size are needed to assemble both arms). ** Child size measurements were used for the following zombie arm assembly instructions. “Adult” Zombie Arms: (4) 6”wide x (Adult arm length)” (4) 7”wide x (Adult arm length)” (4) 7” x 7” square foam caps. (This will be the length for the foam arms noted below.) Choose child or adult size zombie arms and cut the foam using the following measurements: “Child” Zombie Arms: (4) 4”wide x (Childs arm length)” (4) 5”wide x (Childs arm length)” (4) 5” x 5” square foam caps. ![]() Let’s get started on the arms first – Measure the child’s or the adult’s arm from the top of the shoulder to finger-tips and add one inch to that measurement. (Optional) two (2) small pieces of black vinyl window screening or black nylon stockings to blackout the eye cut-outs from the inside the head. Exacto-Knife or box cutter with new blades (dull blades will tear the foam and keep you from getting a clean straight cut). One (1) black & at least three (3) shades of green permanent markers or paint pens with large tips (bigger the tips the better) to color in the grid squares on the foam in a random green pattern. One (1) fine point felt-tip light green “sharpie” permanent marker to draw out your grid lines. Two (2) color-matched cotton light blue t-shirts (one to cut/cover the upper foam arms & one to wear). ![]() A yardstick to use as a straightedge or a fabric cutting board to keep your foam cuts perfectly straight. Low temperature hot glue sticks & gun (regular hot glue may be too hot and melt the foam). The upholstery foam is green ½ thick and “Jo-Ann’s Fabric & Crafts” sells it in 2.5 yard by 24” lengths/sheets (depending on arm length 2.5 yards is enough for a child’s size costume).
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