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Paper plate spider

A fuzzy black paper plate spider with 8 bendy legs that dangles from a string for Halloween.

Paper plate spider
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time30 minutes plus drying
Cost$2 to $5

What you'll need

Materials

Tick them off as you find them.

Tools

How to make it

Safety

Googly eyes are a choking hazard for younger siblings. Fold the sharp tips of pipe cleaners under.

  1. Step 1: Paint it black
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    Paint it black

    Paint the back of the plate black. Let it dry for 20 minutes.

  2. Step 2: Count the legs
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    Count the legs

    Count out 4 pipe cleaners together. Bend each one in half to make 8 legs.

  3. Step 3: Tape on the legs
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    Tape on the legs

    Tape 4 legs on each side of the plate's underside. Bend each leg at the middle like a knee.

  4. Step 4: Stick on the eyes
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    Stick on the eyes

    Glue the googly eyes near the top edge. Draw a smile if your spider is friendly.

  5. Step 5: Hang it up
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    Hang it up

    Punch a hole at the top, tie on the string, and dangle your spider from a doorway.

Edie's tip

Count the legs out loud as you tape. It turns the craft into number practice.

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