Frankenstein Paper Plate Craft
Halloween wouldn’t be complete without a spooky-cute Frankenstein! This Frankenstein paper plate craft is silly enough for preschoolers but fun enough that big kids will enjoy it too. With his jagged black hair, bolts, and stitched-up smile, this green-faced classic makes the perfect addition to your October crafting lineup.
What You’ll Need for This Frankenstein Craft
Grab your supplies before you dive in—this monster doesn’t build himself!
- Paper plate
- Green acrylic paint
- Paintbrush
- Black construction paper
- Gray construction paper
- Pencil
- Black marker
- Googly eyes
- Scissors
- Glue gun or school glue
How to Make a Frankenstein Paper Plate Craft
Ready to get crafting? Find the instructions below!
Frankenstein Paper Plate Craft
Make a spooky-cute Frankenstein paper plate craft with kids this Halloween! Using paint, googly eyes, and construction paper, this easy DIY project is perfect for preschool and elementary fun.
Materials
- Paper plate
- Green acrylic paint
- Black construction paper
- Gray construction paper
- Pencil
- Black marker
- Googly eyes
- Glue gun or school glue
Tools
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Gather all of your supplies, including a paper plate, green paint, black and gray construction paper, googly eyes, glue, scissors, and a marker.
- Paint the front of the paper plate with bright green paint and set it aside to dry completely.
- On the black paper, trace and cut out a jagged hairpiece and a pair of thick eyebrows. On the gray paper, trace and cut out two small rectangular bolts.
- Glue the black jagged hair along the top edge of the paper plate and attach the googly eyes just below it.
- Add the eyebrows above the eyes with glue to give your Frankenstein some personality.
- With the black marker, draw a stitched mouth and add stitches to the cheeks for extra spooky detail.
- Glue the gray paper bolts onto each side of the plate to complete Frankenstein’s look.
- Let the glue dry completely before displaying your finished Frankenstein paper plate craft.
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Why Kids Will Love This Craft
This Frankenstein craft is simple, silly, and perfectly themed for Halloween. Plus, it sneaks in some great learning opportunities:
- Fine motor skills – Cutting jagged shapes and gluing small pieces works on precision and control.
- Creativity – Kids can experiment with different eyebrow shapes, scar designs, or even add glitter for a “sparkly” monster.
- Holiday fun – Making classic characters like Frankenstein helps build excitement for Halloween and encourages pretend play.
Whether you display it on the fridge, a classroom wall, or in your front window, this monster is sure to bring smiles instead of scares.
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