Paper Plate Spider Web Craft

Sometimes all you need is the most simplest of supplies to create a stunning craft. For instance, our Paper Plate Spider Web Craft needs not much more than paint and a paint marker. The spider is even made from a thumbprint, too, for a really fun and easy Halloween craft!

Normally, I’m not a huge fan of spiders. Simple thumbprint spiders that are this cute and sweet, though, I gladly make an exception for. So not only is this a great Halloween craft for kids, but it’s also a fun keepsake. And they look really cute hanging in the window, like we have ours.

We have more spiders, too! Be sure to check out our Accordion Fold Paper Spider Craft, Watercolor Spider Web Craft with Clothespin Spiders, these Googly Eyes Monster Spiders, and our Fuzzy Pom Halloween Spider Craft.

To make our Paper Plate Spider Web Craft you will need paper plates, acrylic paint in black and other assorted colors, a black paint marker, and small googly eyes. No scissors or glue required!

Make a Paper Plate Spider Web with Thumbprint Spider

Supplies needed:

Paper plates
Acrylic paint – black, assorted colors
Black paint marker or sharpie
Googly eyes, small

Begin by painting a paper plate in your color of choice.

We used grey, yellow, and light blue for ours. Let the paint dry completely.

Once the paint is dry, begin forming the lines for the web. We used a black paint marker for this. I like that it leaves a shiny effect when caught by the light. A sharpie would work as well, though. The beginning shape should be like a pie.

Then form lines connecting the pie pieces.

Now, dip your thumb into black paint and press along the webs.

Before the paint dries, carefully position 2 small googly eyes. If you prefer to wait for the paint of the thumbprint to dry, you may then need glue or use self-adhesive googly eyes.