Cut a rough hand shape from cardboard, about 7 inches long and 4 inches wide for a standard prop.
Roll newspaper sheets tightly into tubes, about 6-7 inches long for each finger and 3-4 inches for thumb. Use tape to hold them.
Bend each finger tube slightly and secure the bend with tape to create a knuckle-like form.
Tape each rolled finger to the cardboard palm base, spacing them like a real hand.
Wrap more newspaper or tissue around joints to give a bony or decayed look.
Once everything’s taped securely, paint the hand with gray or white for a bone effect. Then add black shading for depth.
