Transform Your Turkey into a Web-Slinging Superhero: How to Disguise it as Spiderman

The star of Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be a boring roasted bird With some craft supplies and creativity, you can disguise your turkey as Spiderman for a fun, festive centerpiece! This playful take on the traditional turkey will get laughs and smiles from both kids and adults around the table.

In this DIY guide you’ll learn how to easily create a Spiderman costume for your turkey using common materials. We’ll provide tips to make the process go smoothly from start to finish. Let’s shoot some webs and turn that bird into a superhero!

Why Disguise Your Turkey as Spiderman?

Transforming your turkey into Spiderman is a great way to add personality and interactive fun to your Thanksgiving spread Here are some of the benefits

• Provides a unique, memorable decoration unlike any other table
• Delights children by combining food and a favorite superhero
• Allows for creativity and arts & crafts time in the kitchen
• Makes for great photos and social media shareable moments
• Uses simple, budget-friendly craft materials – no special skills required!

How to Plan Your Spiderman Turkey Project

To ensure your turkey looks stellar, not sloppy, do some planning beforehand:

• Buy a 12-15 lb turkey – Smaller birds are much easier to work with and decorate than large unwieldy ones.

• Get craft supplies – Felt, fabric glue, googly eyes, markers, ribbon, etc. Shop craft stores.

• Involve the kids – Let them help decorate the turkey into their favorite superhero.

• Take photos & videos – Capture the decorating process and final turkey to share.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Disguise Your Turkey

Follow these simple steps to turn your plain turkey into an impressive Spiderman centerpiece:

1. Prep the Turkey

• Remove giblets and neck from cavities
• Rinse inside and out with cold water, pat dry
• Trim any excess skin or large fatty areas

2. Make the Spiderman Costume

• Cut red felt into circles for chest and back
• Cut blue felt into boot shapes for legs
• Use black marker to draw spider emblem on red chest piece

3. Attach the Costume

• Glue or tape red circles onto front and back
• Wrap and glue blue felt boots onto drumsticks
• Glue on googly eyes for Spiderman’s mask eyes

4. Add Finishing Details

• Use red ribbon to create neckline
• Draw on details like eyebrows with marker
• Attach yellow felt web shooter sleeves (optional)

5. Display Your Masterpiece

• Place turkey on large decorative platter
• Surround with fall leaves, candles, etc. for drama
• Let guests ooh and aah over your super creation!

Turkey Decorating Tips & Tricks

Use these tips for a polished Spiderman turkey:

• Use strong adhesives like hot glue or fabric glue
• Insert toothpicks in feet to secure boot tops
• Stuff body cavity to make turkey sit up straight
• Drape neck skin over front to hide cavity
• Spray paint drumsticks silver for metal legs!

Get Creative with Fun Additions

Personalize your design with unique touches like:

• Googly eyes on boots for Spidey eye expression
• Pom pom “web shots” coming off hands
• Pipe cleaner spider legs protruding from body
• Felt mask around eyes

Let the Kids Join the Fun

Give kids turkey decorating jobs they can handle like:

• Cutting out simple shapes from felt/fabric
• Gluing on googly eyes and other elements
• Getting creative with construction paper webs or buildings
• Drawing details on turkey with markers
• Coming up with fun costume ideas

Display Your Turkey Proudly

Once complete, proudly display your costumed turkey as the centerpiece:

• On a large platter at the center of the table
• Surrounded by autumn plants, leaves, candles, etc.
• With name cards or other decor made by the kids
• Take lots of pictures from all angles!

Disguising your turkey as Spiderman makes for a fun family activity and a delightfully memorable Thanksgiving centerpiece. With a bit of creativity, your bird can go from bland to superhero in no time!