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Here are some ways to draw a spider's web, including how to draw a web in the corner of a page.
Steps
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![Step 1 Take your pencil...]()
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) -
![Step 2 Draw straight lines from the points in your first line to the corner.]()
Draw straight lines from the points in your first line to the corner.[2]Advertisement -
![Step 3 Make lines parallel to your fist line going all the way up.]()
Make lines parallel to your fist line going all the way up. You should have 5 or 6 lines.
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![Step 1 Get a paper and make a cross on it, try to make both lines a similar length (using a ruler will help)]()
Get a paper and make a cross on it, try to make both lines a similar length (using a ruler will help) -
![Step 2 Draw diagonal lines through the centre, dividing the paper up from 4 to 8 sections.]()
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] -
![Step 3 Start connecting the lines with inverted arcs, this is an arc ), from the inside out.]()
Start connecting the lines with inverted arcs, this is an arc ), from the inside out. -
![Step 4 Once you have reached the end of the web, elongate the diagonal lines, (this will make it look like it has supports).]()
Once you have reached the end of the web, elongate the diagonal lines, (this will make it look like it has supports). -
![Step 5 Draw a spider by making a fuzzy ball, then drawing legs (eight of them) on your web.]()
Draw a spider by making a fuzzy ball, then drawing legs (eight of them) on your web. Or see the spider drawing tip.[4] -
![Step 6 Finished.]()
Finished.
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![Step 1 Draw a circle and draw a cross section which also extends outside the circle.]()
Draw a circle and draw a cross section which also extends outside the circle. -
![Step 2 Draw two diagonal lines at the midpoint of the cross-sections which form an X-mark.]()
Draw two diagonal lines at the midpoint of the cross-sections which form an X-mark. -
![Step 3 Draw squares which descend in size as it nears the centre point.]()
Draw squares which descend in size as it nears the centre point. Draw the corners or vertices of the square along the diagonal lines. -
![Step 4 Draw diamond shapes descending in size as it nears the centre point.]()
Draw diamond shapes descending in size as it nears the centre point. Draw the vertices along the lines of the cross-section. -
![Step 5 Draw curves to connect the lines – from the squares to the diamonds, much like forming bridges.]()
Draw curves to connect the lines – from the squares to the diamonds, much like forming bridges. -
![Step 6 Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines.]()
Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. You may add drawings for spiders. -
![Step 7 Color to your liking!]()
Color to your liking!
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow long does it take to draw a spider?
Community AnswerIt 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. -
QuestionDo I have to draw the spider web correctly?
CanisChiropteraCommunity AnswerThat is completely up to you, but it's important to learn the rules before you break them. -
QuestionDo you need to colour the spider?
QamarTop AnswererNo, you don't have to color the spider.
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Tips
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Use a ruler for the straight lines.Thanks
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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
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Try making the lines neat, that way they will look better.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Pencil
- Paper
- Ruler (optional)
References
About This Article
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!
Reader Success Stories
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