Paper Plate Spider Web Craft
A simple craft using paper plates
Simple and Fun
This is a fun craft that can be used during any time of the year.
Parties, haunted houses, Halloween, just for someone who wants to try the goth lifestyle for example and needs some accessories.
It just takes a few supplies and a little time and patience. It can be done individually or with a group.
Great for schools, libraries, church groups or club activities.
You will have fun!
Supplies
You Will Need:
Recommended Supplies
Paper plates (sturdy)
Hole Punch
Scissors
Yarn
Ruler
Optional
Plastic spiders/insects
Markers
Stickers
Cotton Balls
Thumbtacks (for hanging)
String
Step 1: Punch Holes
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Punch Holes
Punch holes in opposite sides.
Imagine your plate is a clock and start with one at 12 o'clock and another at 6 o'clock.
Do this with 3 and 9....
...2 and 5 etc.
Cut some yarn
Cut about 6 or 8 strands of yarn that are a couple inches wider than the plate.
They need to be a little wider so you can tie them off.
You will also need a longer length of yarn about two feet long.
Start tying
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The base of your web
Take one of the shorter pieces of yarn and tie the end off in the hole.
Pull it tight and then tie it off in the hole opposite.
Repeat with each hole you punched earlier. You will have to start looping the yarn where the center intersects.
Just tie one end, pull it across and loop it around. Pull tight and tie off the other end.d
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Make your base
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Start Wrapping
Tie the longer string around the center where the cross strings intersect.
Then start wrapping it around in a circular pattern. Wrap it around each strand and then move to the next one in a clockwise direction.
Start Wrapping
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Add stuff
Add a plastic spider for effect.
Cotton balls look like egg sacks.
Hang it up if you wish.
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Comments
AUTHORyeah a couple easy things I hope the kids - and others - like.
This is a really cute idea for Halloween or even studying spiders! Thanks for sharing! Pinned!
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thanks. these types of pieces are always a little more difficult because I want to make sure the directions are clear. thanks for your feedback.
This is a fun thing to do and a great way to keep kids entertained. The steps are easy to follow and the photos make it easy to understand. Good article.
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