Use white glue to draw a spider web design on a black piece of paper, and then sprinkle it with glitter in all your favourite colours. This textured artwork is a lot of fun to make, and the end result is super shimmering and beautiful!
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What type of paper is best for making a glitter spider web?
We used black cardstock to make our glitter spiderwebs. It gives perfect Halloween vibes, and it shows off the colourful glitter really well. But you can also use white paper if that’s all you have. Whatever colour you choose, we recommend using a thicker paper, like cardstock or watercolor paper. If you use a lot of glue, even cardstock can warp a little bit as it dries. Construction paper will also work, but it will definitely warp and look wavy from all the wet glue.
What type of glitter is best for making a glitter spider web?
We used medium sized glitter from the dollar store to make our glitter spider web craft. This type of glitter catches the light really nicely, looking just like a web covered in morning dew. Extra fine glitter also works well. It actually covers the glue even easier than the medium glitter, but it has a more sandy texture. So it just depends on which type of look you prefer! Chunky or shaped glitter are also options. They’re fun to work with, but we suspect that they wouldn’t cover the glue quite as evenly.
Can I draw the spider web first before adding glue?
Yes, you can use pencil to draw the spiderweb. Younger kids, who don’t know how to draw the web, may find it easier to cover the pencil marks. But we found it easiest to freehand the web with glue. It can be hard to control exactly where the glue lands, so you can get a cleaner web shape when you don’t have to worry about covering precise lines. And if you don’t want to draw a web, you can find a printable spider web template on our salt painted Halloween craft post.
Glitter crafts are so much fun, and you only need simple dollar store supplies to make these bright and bold glitter spiderwebs! Experiment with all kinds of different colour combinations, or make a simple glitter spider web in white or silver glitter. Either way, it’s such a fun kids art project for Halloween!
Here’s even more Halloween craft ideas:
Witch Broom Lollipops
Coffee Filter Spiderwebs
Monster Blow Painting
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