Make your own spider web

Here is a fun Halloween inspired lens to show you how you can make your own spider webs using polyester commercial landscape fabric and simple Kirigami folding and cutting techniques.

Included in this lens are Step by Step instructions, a video and photos showing you how to fold and cut a unique spider web.

I have also included two Free Bonus Spider PDF files that have black spider graphics. Print out and cut some spiders to add to your spider web effect.

Happy Spooking!

You can make a whole assortment of spider webs with just one roll of fabric.Find a friend and share the cost and make some spider webs together. Get the kids involved and have them make some of their own. Fabric is usually sold in various sizes.

1. View and review the Step by Step instructions on how to cut a spider web that is listed below.
2. View the video listed below on how to make your own spider web. The Step by Step instructions and the video vary on steps and cutting techniques. Use what method of folding and cutting that works best for you.
3. Now that you are familiar with the steps on how to make a spider web decide on what materials you want your spider web to be made from.
4. Get some paper and scissors and practice making a spider web. When you are happy with your practice techniques you will be ready to start creating a spider web with the material of your choice I used landscape polyester fabric cloth, but you can use paper, plastic or other fabric.
5. Now that you have created a spider web. Print out and make some spiders to go along with your spider web decoration.
6. Have fun decorating!

Visit the Origami Resource Center and view the instructions for a Kirigami Spider Web. The Origami Resource Center also shows spider web cutting variations.

Here is an informative video by Heather who shows you how to cut out a paper spider web,

Origami: Spiderweb

Designed by: origami-resource-center.com

Made by: Heather

Gather your scissors and material of choice.

The following photos show polyester landscape fabric that you can purchase at Amazon or your local hardware store.

You can also use sheets of plastic, a black plastic garbage bag, paper, and fabric of your choice.

If at any time you are unsure of the steps, then reference the Step by Step instructions or review the video.

To make your spider web you need a square of your material. My material was 49 inches wide so I measured and cut a 49 inch by 49 inch square. You can make your spider web any size you want.

Get your square of material ready for folding. I put the white painters tape on the bottom of the square to help you see the first fold.

First fold your square material in half. (Note that the painters tape is now at the top.) Then fold your square in half again and mark the halfway point. I used a piece of painters tape to mark the half way point. Reopen the last fold.

Make your second fold using the bottom guideline to help you find your half way point.

Bring the other side over to make a triangle shape.

Cut off the top and make a triangle shape.

If you are following the Step by Step procedure you can start shaping you web after removing the top.

If you are following the video you want to fold over this triangle one more time before your start cutting out your shape.

Start cutting and shaping your web

I choose to use the steps given in the video. The triangle is folded in half before cutting. Refer to the video or Step by Step to decide which method you want to use before cutting your material. I made a cut at the top of the material to start the shape of the web.

Continue cutting out the shape of your web. Take your time.

When you are done cutting gently unfold your web to reveal your unique spider web design.

Have fun hanging your spider web around the house. Drape one on a table or the back of a chair. Display a spider web on your porch or at the front door.

Add some spiders to your web. Make your own spiders with the two FREE BONUS PDF Spider files that I have included in this lens or purchase some neat spiders at Amazon.

Printable PDF file for you to use.

Print out your own spiders

and cut them out. The more spiders the better! Scatter spiders around your house or on a table. Attach spiders to objects and walls.

Printable PDF file for you to use.

Print out your own second set of spiders

and cut them out.