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Spider Candy Jars

Spooky Spiders in your candy…Beware! Craft these creepy-crawling creatures to watch over your candy jar. Use FolkArt Acrylic Paint to give your wooden spiders life!

At a Glance:

#4680 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lime Green, 2 oz. - 2553

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Goldenrod, 2 oz. - 2655

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Orange, 2 oz. - 628

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

3 wood candle sticks, 3 wood dowels, 3 3” wood balls, Black pipe cleaners, Sandpaper, Hot glue, 3 assorted jars, ½” flat brush, Halloween scrap book paper

Instructions

1. Glue ball to bottom of candle stick and insert dowel the into top.  Paint all parts Licorice and let dry.

2. Cut or rip scrap book paper into strips and wrap around jars as shown. Secure with a little hot glue.

3. Paint candle sticks with a different color for each section, creating stripes.  Leave some sections black. Let dry.  Lightly sand to create distressed look.

4. Use brush handle to dot Wicker White for spider eyes, let dry.  Place a dot of Licorice in the center of the white, let dry.

5. Cut pipe cleaners into 2” pieces and glue where the ball and the candle holder meet to make spider legs.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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