SUPPLIES:
3 - 1" (Pipe Size) x 10' pieces of pvc pipe
(If you can find a 5' piece then you can purchase 2 - 10' and 1 - 5' pvc pipes)
4 - 1" 3-Way PVC Fitting
4 - 1" Tee PVC Fitting
8 - 1" 90 Degree PVC Fitting
8 - 1" 45 Degree PVC Fitting
8 - 1" End Cap
Pipe Cutter
Mallet (optional)
PIPE CUTS:
8 - 15" cuts
10 - 10" cuts
14 - 2" cuts
Directions:
- Lay out your pieces as shown in picture 1 above. You are using 3-way fittings, 2 inch pieces of piping, tee fittings and 10 inch pieces of piping here.
- Once you have all your pieces laid out assemble them together. This is where the mallet comes in handy to get all the pieces nice and snug.
- Add 2 inch piping pieces to each slot, again making them nice and snug.
- Add 45 degree angle pieces to each slot. Don't worry about getting the legs turned just right. You can adjust the legs once they are assembled completely.
- Attach the rest of the 10" pieces.
- Add 90 degree angle pieces.
- Attach the caps onto the 15" pieces and then add them to the rest of the frame.
- Adjust the legs to the way you like them and place your pumpkin on to finish the look.
Extras:
You can use PVC cement while assembling this spider together if you want a permanent hold. I don't have anywhere to store something this big so I left mine with the ability to disassemble after Halloween. I also plan to spray paint mine black eventually but with Kansas wind it isn't going to happen this year. ;) I think it would look super cute painted black and with the pumpkin painted black as well.
For those wondering this PVC spider is approximately 4.5' x 3'.5 and approximately 16 inches tall. You will need a medium to large size pumpkin for the center of the spider. I used wiggle eyes for the spider but painting them on or drawing them on with a sharpie would work great too.
