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Ok, so I've always thought the cotton webs looks fake. However, I didn't really want to spend $50 on a webshooter. So, after looking around online this is the version I ended up making:



The webshooter is just zip-tied to my hot glue gun. Here's my device by itself:


And, a close-up of the end (1/4" copper tubing, 1/2" compression fitting, 1/2" coupler, my quick connect adapter to connect my air hose):


I made this in about an hour, the most important part is the air valve that allows you to adjust the flow of air. I ran my compressor at 50psi and I could spray my webbing for a about five minutes before the 3 gallon tank needed to be recharged. However, this also allowed my glue gun to reheat.

It only took a little practice to get the hang of it, but it started with a glob of glue dripping down in front of the air being blown out; which would send a small strand of glue arching out about 3 to 5 feet. At that point, you just start "painting" everything with that tiny strand of glue that is arching out from the webshooter. I ended up keeping a rag in my hand that I occasionally would use to wipe off the excess glue that tended to build up on the end of the gun.

Since I had most of the parts, I paid about $10 for the adjustable valve, 1/2" compression fitting, and 10' of copper tubing. It may not be beautiful, but it worked like a charm (If you want something that looks better, spend $50 or more online). This picture really doesn't do it justice, but it's all I have, and you've most likely seen it already:

it's amazing what they charge for one of those "web casters" when the parts are so cheap....

I use one of these, I really like the look of the webs

Scott, that looks really interesting, what exactly is it???

I love your idea of DIY webcasters; I just learned about them this year, and couldn't find one anywhere in town (thankfully). Now I think I'll be building my own too...

Originally Posted by Dr. Sketch

Scott, that looks really interesting, what exactly is it???

it's a specially designed fan that blows web fluid into strings and on whatever you want webs on. It makes a very good looking web, it's what was around before everyone jumped on the glue stick gun wagon. I think the web spinner webs look better then the glue stick kind but thats all personal preference.

Originally Posted by Scott N.

it's a specially designed fan that blows web fluid into strings and on whatever you want webs on. It makes a very good looking web, it's what was around before everyone jumped on the glue stick gun wagon. I think the web spinner webs look better then the glue stick kind but thats all personal preference.

It certainly gives a good effect.
Are these still available?

I like the look provided by the spinner as well, but I haven't seen any plans on how to make one. Anyone.... anyone..... bueller... bueller...

Also, doesn't the spinner use a special fluid that requires a solvent to remove? Can anyone provide some feedback on the spinners?

Spinners typically use a rubber cement mixture , I have both a hot glue and a webspinner . The spinner webs look lighter and cooler but they do not come off things without alot of effort which is where the hot glue webs are better.. Now if you are webbing a prop or haunt walls that dont matter if it doesnt come off then by all means web spin away..

I actually make them and sell them.......I've been using the web spinner for years, I havent had any problems with getting the webs off, once they dry you can sweep them off or vacuum them off pretty easy, I think letting them dry is the key, and that takes a while......but to be honest, I wouldnt spray them on any nice furniture or anything

What glue are you using in your spinner?

I use a mix of rubber cement and thinner..........I send directions on it with my spinners