This watercolor spider web craft is fun to make with the kids! Grab the free printable template to create this easy art project for fall.
It’s simple to make this colorful artwork with only a few supplies from the craft store! You probably have everything that you need at home already.
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This totally easy watercolor spider is made using a glue and watercolor technique that acts like a resist for the paint. The outline is created with Elmers glue that is mixed with a bit of black acrylic paint.
The glue makes a raised edge that helps to define and separate the paint colors. This glue and paint project is a craft that kids are sure to love!
I have included the free template for this painting at the bottom of the blog post. Simply print the template onto cardstock or watercolor paper to get started!
Of course, a template is not needed to create the spider web. Children can draw a web shape free hand if they want. It would be fun to see all of the different designs that they can come up with!
How to make a watercolor spider web:
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Supplies:
- 9″x12″ 140lb watercolor paper*
- Watercolor paints
- Paint palette
- Paint brush
- Pencil and eraser
- Elmers white glue – two bottles
- Black acrylic paint
- Q-tip
*Heavy cardstock paper may be used as an alternative to watercolor paper. It’s important to use thick, heavy paper for this project as the water tends to warp and tear traditional printer paper.
Directions:
1. Print, trace or sketch the outline of the spider web onto watercolor paper.
2. Mix 1/2 tsp black acrylic paint into a small bottle of white Elmers school glue.
3. Use the white glue to trace the outline of the web. Use the black glue to trace out a spider.
4. Allow the glue to dry for at least an hour and erase any pencil lines that may be showing.
5. With a clean paintbrush and water, wet the area to be painted.
6. Add generous amounts of paint to the brush and paint the background blue.
7. Paint the spider using the same technique.
8. Use a q-tip dipped in water to “wash” the paint from the dried spider web.
Use a lot of watercolor paint to achieve a vibrant color for this project. If the piece of paper curls or warps, try pressing it under some heavy books to flatten it once dry.
Be sure to check out this watercolor maple leaf painting and watercolor campfire art project for more painting ideas and templates!
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- This rolling storage cart helps to keep our craft supplies organized.
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Watercolor Spider Web Craft
This watercolor spider web craft is fun to make with the kids! Grab the free printable template to create this easy art project for fall.
Materials
- 9"x12" 140lb watercolor paper*
- Watercolor paints
- Paint palette
- Paint brush
- Pencil and eraser
- Elmers white glue
- Black acrylic paint
- Q-tip
Instructions
1. Print, trace or sketch the outline of the spider web onto watercolor paper.
2. Mix 1/2 tsp black acrylic paint into a small bottle of white Elmers school glue.
3. Use the white glue to trace the outline of the web. Use the black glue to trace out a spider.
4. Allow the glue to dry for at least an hour and erase any pencil lines that may be showing.
5. With a clean paintbrush and water, wet the area to be painted.
6. Add generous amounts of paint to the brush and paint the background blue.
7. Paint the spider using the same technique.
8. Use a q-tip dipped in water to "wash" the paint from the dried spider web.
