How to Make a Spider Web Display for a Science Project
Spider webs are characteristically beautiful and often quite remarkable creations. Complete your spider web science project by collecting different types of spider webs and preserving them using aerosol and spray paints. The end result is an attractive and interesting item that you can show during a demonstration or pin to your science fair stall.
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Things You'll Need
- Scissors
- Black construction paper
- Cardboard box
- Aerosol hair spray
- Silver or gold spray paint
- Clear spray varnish
Instructions
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Cut your black construction paper into spider web-sized sheets. You might need to take scissors with you outside when collecting webs so you can size them up and cut your paper accordingly.
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Place the construction paper inside the box and spray it thoroughly with aerosol hair spray.
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Hold the box up behind the spider's web with the open side pointing toward you, so you can see the construction paper. Check that a spider is not present and spray the web with gold or silver paint.
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Pull the box toward you, through the spider web, until it is clearly stuck onto the sheet of construction paper. Do not tear away the web with your sweeping motion, rather sever its ties to other pieces of vegetation using your spare hand.
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Spray over the top of the web with clear varnish until you have a clear covering.
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Leave your box with the web in to dry for at least 24 hours before removing the construction paper and web to get it ready for presentation.
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Tips & Warnings
It might take a few attempts before you develop the technique of catching spider webs.
Always exercise caution when using aerosol and spray products. Read the health and safety warnings and instructions on the product.
References
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