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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Draw a Spider Web PDF download Download Article Explore this Article methods 1 Corner Spider Web 2 Full Spider Web 3 Alternative Full Spider Web Other Sections Questions & Answers Video Tips and Warnings Things You'll Need Related Articles References Article Summary Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: May 16, 2024 Fact Checked

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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 445,544 times.

Here are some ways to draw a spider's web, including how to draw a web in the corner of a page.

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

Corner Spider Web

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  1. Step 1 Take your pencil... 1 Take your pencil and on the top of the page, about two inches from the right start drawing a line to 2 inches (5.1 cm) below the right top corner. The line should loop down and have points.[1] (see the picture)
  2. Step 2 Draw straight lines from the points in your first line to the corner. 2 Draw straight lines from the points in your first line to the corner.[2] Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Make lines parallel to your fist line going all the way up. 3 Make lines parallel to your fist line going all the way up. You should have 5 or 6 lines.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 3:

Full Spider Web

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  1. Step 1 Get a paper and make a cross on it, try to make both lines a similar length (using a ruler will help) 1Get a paper and make a cross on it, try to make both lines a similar length (using a ruler will help)
  2. Step 2 Draw diagonal lines through the centre, dividing the paper up from 4 to 8 sections. 2 Draw diagonal lines through the centre, dividing the paper up from 4 to 8 sections. Make sure they are smaller than the cross you made before.[3]
  3. Step 3 Start connecting the lines with inverted arcs, this is an arc ), from the inside out. 3 Start connecting the lines with inverted arcs, this is an arc ), from the inside out.
  4. Step 4 Once you have reached the end of the web, elongate the diagonal lines, (this will make it look like it has supports). 4 Once you have reached the end of the web, elongate the diagonal lines, (this will make it look like it has supports).
  5. Step 5 Draw a spider by making a fuzzy ball, then drawing legs (eight of them) on your web. 5 Draw a spider by making a fuzzy ball, then drawing legs (eight of them) on your web. Or see the spider drawing tip.[4]
  6. Step 6 Finished. 6 Finished.
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Method 3 Method 3 of 3:

Alternative Full Spider Web

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  1. Step 1 Draw a circle and draw a cross section which also extends outside the circle. 1 Draw a circle and draw a cross section which also extends outside the circle.
  2. Step 2 Draw two diagonal lines at the midpoint of the cross-sections which form an X-mark. 2 Draw two diagonal lines at the midpoint of the cross-sections which form an X-mark.
  3. Step 3 Draw squares which descend in size as it nears the centre point. 3 Draw squares which descend in size as it nears the centre point. Draw the corners or vertices of the square along the diagonal lines.
  4. Step 4 Draw diamond shapes descending in size as it nears the centre point. 4 Draw diamond shapes descending in size as it nears the centre point. Draw the vertices along the lines of the cross-section.
  5. Step 5 Draw curves to connect the lines – from the squares to the diamonds, much like forming bridges. 5 Draw curves to connect the lines – from the squares to the diamonds, much like forming bridges.
  6. Step 6 Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. 6 Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. You may add drawings for spiders.
  7. Step 7 Color to your liking! 7 Color to your liking!
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  • Question How long does it take to draw a spider? Community Answer Community Answer It depends on how much experience you have at the art of spider drawing, and how complicated your spider and/or drawing is. Be prepared to spend a while trying to get the legs correct when you first start, as this is the most time-consuming part of spider drawing. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 31 Helpful 27
  • Question Do I have to draw the spider web correctly? CanisChiroptera CanisChiroptera Community Answer That is completely up to you, but it's important to learn the rules before you break them. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 18 Helpful 22
  • Question Do you need to colour the spider? Qamar Qamar Top Answerer No, you don't have to color the spider. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 29 Helpful 24
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Tips

  • Use a ruler for the straight lines. Thanks Helpful 74 Not Helpful 33
  • You can try drawing a friendly spider by drawing a straight line from the web. Draw a circle at the end of the line. Draw 8 legs coming out of the circle. Those lines should go upward from the circle while the end of the lines should point downward. Then draw a cute little smiley in the circle! Thanks Helpful 8 Not Helpful 7
  • Try making the lines neat, that way they will look better. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 2
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Things You'll Need

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Ruler (optional)

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtB_WpiHhEE
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtB_WpiHhEE
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtB_WpiHhEE
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtB_WpiHhEE

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Jeanine Hattas Wilson Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Artist This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 445,544 times. 120 votes - 74% Co-authors: 43 Updated: May 16, 2024 Views: 445,544 Categories: Drawing Geography and Nature Article SummaryX

To draw a spider web, start by drawing a cross with 2 lines of equal length. Next, draw diagonal lines through the center to divide your web into 4 to 8 equal sections. Then, connect the lines with inverted arcs, or curved lines, from the inside out. When you reach the end of the web, elongate the diagonal lines to make the web look like it's hanging from something, like a tree or shrub. Finally, draw a spider in your web by making a fuzzy ball with 8 legs. For more tips, like how to draw a corner spider web, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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