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Paper CraftsNo. 7745 · The 2026 edition

3D Zombie Paper Plate Craft with Printables

Bring your zombie to life with a wiggly eyeball and yarn brains!

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This craft turns a paper plate into a 3D zombie using printable templates, yarn, and an accordion-folded eye. It's easy, creative, and perfect for Halloween fun.

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Directions

  1. Print the zombie face template on white paper and the head and eye template on colored paper. For a custom touch, print the head on white, cut it out, and trace it onto your colored paper.
  2. Use a marker to color a section of the paper plate; it doesn't need to be neat. Choose a marker color that matches your yarn for a cohesive look or a contrasting one for extra flair.
  3. Apply a generous layer of school glue over the colored area. Then, arrange the brain-colored yarn in a twisting pattern on the glue until the whole section is covered.
  4. Cut out the springy eyeball and head templates from colored paper. Following the template, cut about three-quarters of the plate and tear the other side. Glue the torn head piece onto the plate so the ripped edge reveals the yarn brain. Use a glue stick for the paper and a bit more school glue where the paper overlaps the yarn.
  5. Fold the springy eyeball piece accordion-style, alternating back and forth. Cut out the face pieces from the template. Attach the accordion-folded piece to one eyeball using tape or glue.
  6. Assemble all face pieces onto the plate with a glue stick. Add extra details like scars or other spooky features with your marker to make your zombie unique.

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