I know it likely was frustrating to work with... but man, you can't argue with that result! Looks really great (and LOVE the webs!) 
Beef Netting Web, Giant, Lightweight Foil Spider
#$%@ Pinterest made me want to try to make a foil spider. Lightweight, weatherproof, huge!
NOTHING STICKS TO $%&# FOIL! Found that out not as quickly as expected.
Here's how I made mine:
Legs: I stuck heavy wire in 5’&6’ pool noodles, crinkled & uncrinkled heavy duty foil and glued on with sprayfoam leaving 6” overhang at ‘shoulders’ to cover joint.
Body: 2”x3” board sandwiched between 2 layers of ½“ squared chicken wire. 8 L brackets screwed onto wood. Carabiner for easy hanging. Foil pans=lightweight volume. Covered with crinkly foil glued with sprayfoam like the legs.
Paint: matte black all over, greenish with white primer dry brushed on top.
**Paint extra foil in case needed for assembly
**I used a gabillion (60-80?) zip ties in creation and assembly
**Hang, secure body motion free before attaching legs
**Secure legs motion free with heavy fishing line
NOTHING STICKS TO $%&# FOIL! Found that out not as quickly as expected.
Here's how I made mine:
Legs: I stuck heavy wire in 5’&6’ pool noodles, crinkled & uncrinkled heavy duty foil and glued on with sprayfoam leaving 6” overhang at ‘shoulders’ to cover joint.
Body: 2”x3” board sandwiched between 2 layers of ½“ squared chicken wire. 8 L brackets screwed onto wood. Carabiner for easy hanging. Foil pans=lightweight volume. Covered with crinkly foil glued with sprayfoam like the legs.
Paint: matte black all over, greenish with white primer dry brushed on top.
**Paint extra foil in case needed for assembly
**I used a gabillion (60-80?) zip ties in creation and assembly
**Hang, secure body motion free before attaching legs
**Secure legs motion free with heavy fishing line
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I forgot to include a photo of the body!
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The first of 4 30' strands took about 2-3 hours, but after discovering the technique, it was down to 30-45 min per strand. Hook tightly over doorknobs and heavy chairs, moving to maintain tautness.
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