Threading Paper Plate Spider Web

Embark on a web-spinning adventure with our Threading Paper Plate Spider Web, designed to weave together fun and fine motor skills! This creative project invites kids to thread yarn through a paper plate to create their very own intricate spider webs, adding a spooky touch to their Halloween decorations.

Skill Level

Intermediate, Advanced

Time to Make

30 mins

Adult Supervision

Yes

Threading Paper Plate Spider Web
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Top Tip

You can use a coloured plastic needle to thread the wool through the holes.

How to Make

Step 1

Threading Paper Plate Spider Web

Firstly, paint a polystyrene ball black or purple, you may need a few coats to cover the ball.

Step 2

Threading Paper Plate Spider Web

When the paint has dried, cut 2 pipe cleaners into quarters to create 8 legs for the spider. Create a bend in each of the short pipe cleaners to form the legs. Then push the pipe cleaners into the painted polystyrene ball. To finish the spider, stick wiggle eyes onto the front.

Step 3

Threading Paper Plate Spider Web

Then, cut out the centre of a paper plate.

Step 4

Threading Paper Plate Spider Web

Create holes around the inner edge of the paper plate using a hole punch.

Step 5

Threading Paper Plate Spider Web

Cut a length of wool and stick one end to the back of the paper plate using sticky tape and begin threading the white wool through the holes. When you have finished threading the wool, secure the end in place.

Step 6

Threading Paper Plate Spider Web

Lastly, cut a length of wool, tie a knot to make a loop and stick it to the back of the paper plate. You can stick or hook the spider onto the spiders web.