Spider and Web Paper Plate Craft
What’s Halloween without a spooky spider or two? This spider and web paper plate craft is equal parts creepy and cute. Kids will love painting, gluing, and bending pipe cleaner legs to bring their little spider to life…and then placing it on its very own purple paper plate web. It’s a fun, hands-on project that’s perfect for classrooms, Halloween parties, or just a rainy October afternoon.
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Materials for a Spider and Web Paper Plate Craft
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Step-by-Step Instructions for Your Halloween Spider Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies, including two paper plates, paint, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and glue.
Step 2: Paint the Spider Plate Black
Paint one paper plate completely black and let it dry.
Step 3: Cut the Pipe Cleaner Legs
Cut the black pipe cleaners into equal lengths for the spider’s legs.
Step 4: Attach the Legs
Glue four pipe cleaners on each side of the back of the black plate to create the spider’s legs.
Step 5: Bend the Legs
Flip the plate over and bend the pipe cleaners to make the legs look more realistic.
Step 6: Add the Eyes
Glue two googly eyes onto the front of the black plate.
Step 7: Add Cheeks and a Smile
Use a sponge dauber and pink paint to add two round cheeks under the eyes. Use a white marker to add a smile.
Step 8: Paint the Web Plate Purple
Paint the second paper plate purple and let it dry completely.
Step 9: Draw the Web Lines
Use a black marker to draw straight lines radiating out from the center of the purple plate.
Step 10: Finish the Spiderweb
Connect the lines with curved lines to make a spiderweb pattern.
All done!
Place the spider and the web together to finish your spooky Halloween craft!
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If your little ones enjoyed making this craft, I’d love for you to share it! Pin this project to your favorite Halloween kids’ craft board or share it with other parents and teachers looking for spooky-but-silly spider fun.
