STYROFOAM brand foam crafts

Jumping Spider

It's all about attitude and this extra-large arachnid has plenty. A few basic supplies help you transform a simple foam cone into this cool cobweb-dweller.
   Completion Time - 
1-2 hours
   Designer - 

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam
  • Cone, 6"
Other Materials
  • Black acrylic paint
  • White craft foam (or felt) scraps
  • Oval wiggle eyes, 5/8" long, two
  • Thick black chenille stems, four
  • Black elastic cord, 18" length

Tools

  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Medium flat paintbrush
  • Disposable palette
  • Water basin
  • Paper towels
  • Scissors
  • Wire cutters
  • Thick, white craft glue

Instructions

  • 1. Use pencil point to poke small hole in tip of cone. Paintcone black; let dry.
  • 2. Cut small, wedge-shaped eyebrows and u-shaped mouth fromcraft foam. Using photo as guide, glue features to face.
  • 3. Use wire cutters to cut chenille stems in half. Glue andpush four stems (legs) into each lower edge of body. Bend legsat "knees" and "ankles" as shown.
  • 4. Knot one end of elastic cord. Glue knot into hole in top ofhead; let dry. Bounce spider up and down on cord to make him jump.