The pirate look has more of than not caught the fancy of the people for theme parties etc. For a great look, eye patches are mostly made with black construction paper, felt or foam. These are cut in a ‘diamond’ shape, with two holes poked on the side. Yarn or string is tied onto the holes, and then the ‘patch’ is tied around the head and over the eye. Pirate swords can be cut out of silver paper or cardboard. Exceptionally good hats can be made of felt, or a bandana can be used instead!

For the real ‘head pirate’ look, buy a stuffed bird, especially a parrot, and keep him on your shoulder. Use aluminum foil to curve a hook and hold onto to become Captain Hook. Wigs, long coats, beards and being really dirty are also authentic duds for pirates, but you probably want to leave the smelly part off!

Some special pirate games can also be played at a Pirate theme party. These can include ‘plank walking’. Use a piece of board or simply put a runner of tape on the floor to follow along and balance on. If someone falls, into the croc pit, he/she goes! You could also play ‘pin the hook’ on the pirate or pin the crossbones on the flag.

You can watch a pirate movie for more genuine pirate costumes and even some entertainment ideas. And, in case you did not know it, pirates aren’t just for the boys – they always had pirate girls in particular costumes too!

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