Turn an ordinary paper plate into a bubbling cauldron with witch legs! This cauldron paper plate craft is a fun and festive Halloween craft for kids. Made with a paper plate, plaint, construction paper, and streamers, kids can create their very own bubbling cauldron that’s perfect for Halloween parties and Halloween classroom crafts.
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Halloween Books For Kids
Room on the Broom– How many animals can fit on the broom? After the witch drops some of her things, the animals return it but all want to ride on the broom.
The Pumpkin Thief– Bird’s pumpkins keep disappearing and the animals must use the clues to find out who the pumpkin thief is!
Supplies For This Cauldron Paper Plate Craft
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How To Make A Cauldron Paper Plate Craft
1. Prepare the Cauldron: Cut a paper plate in half. Paint the plate black and allow it to dry completely.
2. Make the Witch Legs: Cut two long leg shapes with witch shoes from black construction paper. Cut thin strips of orange, green, and purple paper.
3. Add Stripes: Glue the orange, green, and purple strips across the witch legs to create colorful striped stockings. Let the glue dry.
4. Make the Cauldron Legs: Cut two shapes from black construction paper for the bottom of the cauldron. Glue them to the back of the paper plate so they peek out from underneath.
5. Add the Witch Legs: Glue the striped witch legs to the back of the plate, positioning them so they stick up from inside the cauldron.
6. Add the Bubbly Brew: Glue the green and purple streamers to the back of the plate along the top edge so they peek over the cauldron like bubbling potion.
Fun Variations For This Cauldron Paper Plate Craft
Use pipe cleaners for the witch’s striped stockings for a textured, 3D look.
Include a wooden spoon or ladle sticking out of the cauldron alongside the legs.
Pair with a Halloween book about witches for a literacy connection.
Turn into a “what’s brewing” writing prompt activity alongside the craft
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PrintCauldron Paper Plate Craft
Make a fun cauldron paper plate craft with witch legs sticking out! This easy, budget-friendly Halloween project is perfect for kids.
- Prep Time: 15 + dry time
- Total Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: DIY, Halloween
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Paper plate
- Black paint
- Paintbrush
- Black, orange, green, and purple construction paper
- Green and purple streamers
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Prepare the Cauldron: Cut a paper plate in half. Paint the plate black and allow it to dry completely.
- Make the Witch Legs: Cut two long leg shapes with witch shoes from black construction paper. Cut thin strips of orange, green, and purple paper.
- Add Stripes: Glue the orange, green, and purple strips across the witch legs to create colorful striped stockings. Let the glue dry.
- Make the Cauldron Legs: Cut two shapes from black construction paper for the bottom of the cauldron. Glue them to the back of the paper plate so they peek out from underneath.
- Add the Witch Legs: Glue the striped witch legs to the back of the plate, positioning them so they stick up from inside the cauldron.
- Add the Bubbly Brew: Glue the green and purple streamers to the back of the plate along the top edge so they peek over the cauldron like bubbling potion.
