Not quite a T. Rex, but definitely one of the theropods, this simple wire dino makes an adorable desktop companion that’s right at home on your desk, shelf, or mantelpiece.
In a delightfully meta twist, the project download is a set of instructions... for making the instructions! Print out the PDF to create a mini zine, then follow the zine’s steps to craft your very own wire dino. Recursive crafting? Yes, please.
🦕 What you’ll get:
A printable PDF where the first page folds into a palm-sized zine
Inside: easy-to-follow steps to bend your dino into shape
Bonus joy: folding paper and wire into something uniquely prehistoric
To make a shareable kit:
Tuck the finished zine into a 3.5” × 4.5” zip-lock bag
Add three jumbo paper clips and a terminal block
Voilà! A Wire Dino Zine Pack—perfect for gifting or guerrilla crafting
Leave one on a café table, hand them out at your next maker meetup, or slip one to a curious friend. Spread some analogue joy, one prehistoric project at a time.
🧡 Ready to make your own?
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