Introduction: Cobweb Spider Gun - Simple Build
Here's a very simple solution for creating stunning cob webs and spider webs, no compressed air or plumbing parts are required for the build.
Perfect for your Halloween display or Horror movie night, also great for spooky viral videos.
Even Spiderman can't out perform this web shooting device.
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15 Comments
2 years ago
I can't find the actual instructions It just load the page with these comments on it
10 years ago on Introduction
can u use a blow dryer ??
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
no
unless its 15 mm.
10 years ago on Introduction
can i use a little fan i made myself from little dynamo ?
is that strong enough ?
10 years ago on Introduction
what would happen if i used an old fashion candy stick instead of glue stick ? something that resembles cotton candy i hope !!! ( preferably on a NEW glue gun)
someone try this for me !!
10 years ago on Introduction
Awesome!
11 years ago on Introduction
I have to say, after wrestling with my compressed-air shooter for several years, that YOU ARE A GENIUS! I have 2 or 3 of those blowers laying around (mattresses are long gone), and you can find them all the time at thrift stores/Goodwill for $1 or so. I am trying this immediately. Very, very nicely done sir!
11 years ago on Introduction
Simple, clear and useful. I've always seen the hot glue as "spider web"! Now I know I was right!
12 years ago on Introduction
I love this!
The two-layered glam web at the end is great.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thank you, that was me being arty, does not happen too often!
12 years ago on Introduction
What a great idea! I can think of a dozen non-halloween uses for this technique too!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
How about a few webs on a Gothic themed Christmas tree, there is also colored hot glue available and even glue with glitter already in the glue (but watch the price).
I can imagine someone on this site making a web wallet next, perfect for the Zombie around town.
12 years ago on Introduction
Thank you for your comment.
Make sure you add a Spiderman to the gun, for me that was the real fun of this project.
12 years ago on Introduction
Thats amazing! Thanks!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Due to the rapid cooling of being thrown in a air stream the actual bond which is made is light, and easy to remove if required. The greater the distance you allow the web to fly the cooler and thinner it becomes.
You could also set up a web matrix on a smooth plastic surface which has had a good spray of silicone spray or cooking spray as a easy release. I found the web lifts fairly easily from material.
I know there are all sorts of methods out there of a similar device, seems all used compressed air as the web generator, I believe this is the most simple to implement. I love simple stuff.