Finger Coffin

This Finger Coffin is a version of a gag which I remember from my youth. In those days we used the little white cardboard jewelry boxes lined with some gauze and red food coloring.

This can be a fun gimmick at Halloween time. Put a little makeup on the finger, insert it into the coffin from the back, and cover with the lid. Then, show the closed coffin to a friend, tell a tall tale, and remove the lid. As they take a closer look, wiggle the finger to surprise them. It's alive!

This is a little tricky to assemble. I place the bottom with the hole down flat and then line up the sides around it. Adding some wood glue to the tabs, I fold up the sides in succession, and then clamp it shut while it dries.