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Terror-ific Kids' Costume Contest
Giant Mantis
- Contest Photo by: 1cola2
- Waterford, OH
- Category: Creative Creatures
Brief Description:
Our giant costumes have put a lot of old junk to great use over the years. Creating them as a family project is half the fun. This giant praying mantis is 9 feet long and weighs 11 pounds.
Materials:
The head is made from a bicycle helmet. The eyes are metal strainers. The legs are some wire from abandoned political campaign signs covered with pipe insulation. The body is a metal dowel wrapped in plastic fencing and covered with fabric. The whole contraption is supported by an old back pack frame and a couple of braces made from shop-vac parts. The little trick-or treater is my daughter Sienna, friend to all insects.
Time to Create:
About one week of evenings
Contest Photo Tips and Guidelines:
- Avoid clutter. Keep the background simple -- your gingerbread house or holiday cookie is the star!
- Daytime, natural light is best. If your area is bright enough, try taking the photo without the flash.
- Upload a horizontal photo. If you crop the image on your computer, make sure you keep a landscape 4:3 aspect ratio.
- For best results, make your image 1200x900 (or "save for web").
- With a digital camera, you can take as many photos as possible and choose the best one. Have fun!