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.
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How to Make a Frankenstein Paper Plate Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather all of your supplies, including a paper plate, green paint, black and gray construction paper, googly eyes, glue, scissors, and a marker.
Step 2: Paint the Plate Green
Paint the front of the paper plate with bright green paint and set it aside to dry completely.
Step 3: Trace the Hair, Eyebrows, and Bolts
Trace a jagged hairpiece and thick eyebrows onto black paper, and two small rectangle bolts onto gray paper.
Step 4: Cut Out the Pieces
Cut out all of the pieces.
Step 5: Add the Hair and Eyes
Glue the black jagged hair along the top edge of the paper plate and attach the googly eyes just below it.
Step 6: Add the Eyebrows and Stitches
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.
Step 7: Add the Bolts
Glue the gray paper bolts onto each side of the plate to complete Frankenstein’s look.
All done!
Let the glue dry completely before displaying your Frankenstein!
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