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These easy DIY Halloween Spiders are the perfect fun, spooky decor! These easy DIY Spiders are great for Halloween porch decorations, fun centerpieces or a clever kids craft!

Today I am sharing a fun project you will definitely want to do with your kids! Recently, I shared some of my favorite fall projects, including this DIY Candy Corn Decor, Easy Halloween Bats, and these Scrap Wood Pumpkins. Those projects are perfect for a fun Fall afternoon! These DIY Halloween Spiders can be made with just a few supplies, and take just a few hours to finish. This is the perfect beginner project to get you in the Halloween spirit!

Materials Needed for Easy Halloween Decor

To make these DIY Halloween Spiders you will need a few things. Luckily, none of these are hard to find, you might even have some of them in your garage! You will need:

How do you make Halloween Spiders?

You can find step by step photos and instructions below, as well as a video tutorial to guide you through the process. But for a general overview this process is broken down to six simple steps.

Trace the body for the spider on the 2×6 lumber, I used the lid of a spray paint bottle. Once you have traced the bodies secure your lumber to your work top. Using a jig saw, carefully cut the bodies out.
Sand the body for a smooth finish, if you wish.
Spray paint the bats black and wait for them to dry completely.
Drill 4 holes on each side of the spider body.
Cut 8 pieces of wire and wrap with the black pipe cleaners to form the legs. Glue the legs in place.
Add the eyes and draw a face for the bat using the paint pen.

Easy DIY Fall Decor

You do not have to spend a lot of time or money to create fun Fall decor! I have several step by step tutorials for projects that are easy enough for beginners. This easy DIY Candy Corn are the perfect accent for fall, with so many uses! You can add them to wreaths, use them as a filler for decorative bowls, or string them on twine for a Fall garland!

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DIY Halloween Spiders

Author: Farmlife DIY

Equipment

Speed square
Jig Saw
Sander
Drill

Materials

2 x 6 lumber
Black Paint
Paint Pen
Glue
Pipe cleaner
12 gauge wire
Googly Eyes

Instructions

Trace the body for the spider on the 2×6 lumber, I used the lid of a spray paint bottle. Once you have traced the bodies secure your lumber to your work top.
Using a jig saw, carefully cut the bodies out.
Sand the body for a smooth finish, if you wish.
Spray paint the bats black and wait for them to dry completely.
Drill 4 holes on each side of the spider body.
Cut 8 pieces of wire and wrap with the black pipe cleaners to form the legs. Glue the legs in place.
Add the eyes and draw a face for the bat using the paint pen.