Halloween arts and crafts don't have to be super complicated. In fact, we have a whole series of fun toilet roll Halloween crafts here on The Inspiration Edit and this toilet tube werewolf craft idea is one I'm sure you will love.
The werewolf is a great Halloween character and one we love. In fact I dressed up our dog casper as a werewolf and he loved greeting all the kids as they came knocking on the door trick or treating. We even got him to howl and it was fantastic. Enjoy these super cute werewolf tubes and have fun making them as Halloween decor or simply as a fun kids craft.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Spooky Fun: Perfect for Halloween, this craft lets kids create their very own werewolf with minimal supplies and maximum fun!
- Simple and Budget-Friendly: Made with a toilet roll and a few craft materials, this project is easy on the wallet but big on creativity.
- Easy to Customize: Kids can make the werewolf their own by adding different colors, fur textures, and even facial expressions
Tips for Making This Fun Werewolf Paper Craft
You won't need many supplies for this fun Halloween project. In fact, you can just use scraps of colored paper for the werewolf ears and nose and I'm sure you'll have some glue and scissors handy!
When it comes to making this craft with toddlers, why not find some cute books about Halloween or a story about a werewolf. Reading and talking about halloween whilst making this fun craft is a great way to get kids practicing great literacy skills whilst having fun!
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How to Make a Werewolf for Halloween
- Step 1: Download and print the werewolf toilet tube template. (Print the eyes on a fun, bright color!) Cut the pieces out and set aside. Be mindful to cut the eyes with care.
- Step 2: Cut a piece of brown (feel free to make the bat any color you’d like) paper the size of the tube that you are using. The easiest way is to wrap the paper around the tube, hold in place with a bit of tape on the back and then trim the excess from the top.
- Step 3: You may adhere the paper with more tape at the back or remove the tape and glue the paper to the tube.
- Step 4: Glue the features onto the werewolf. Cut ears and glue into place. Use a pen or marker to draw on a smile.
💡 Pro Tip: Place the finished bear on multiple surfaces and gently nudge it—then reinforce any areas that shift to ensure lasting stability wherever it stands.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Tube Stability: After sealing the seam, place the tube under a flat board with light weight for several minutes so it sets into a consistent cylinder and resists dents.
- Leg Attachment: Evenly space four leg tabs around the base, pressing each firmly until the glue grips, ensuring the bear stands steadily on both flat and textured surfaces.
- Ear Positioning: Trim matching ear shapes and align them at identical heights on the tube, holding each in place until adhesive sets to guarantee perfect symmetry.
- Surface Preparation: Gently sand the tube exterior and wipe away dust before painting, improving paint bond and delivering a smooth, uniform finish without visible streaks or flakes.
- Paint Layering: Apply a neutral base coat, let it dry completely, then lightly brush a darker wash into folds and edges to simulate natural shadows and depth.
- Base Reinforcement: Secure the bear to a slightly larger cardstock circle under the tube’s bottom, widening its footprint to prevent tipping when displayed on various surfaces.
💭 FAQs
Kids hold the tube and shine a light to cast the werewolf silhouette on a wall, learning how simple shapes transform into dramatic shadows that move with the tube’s angle.
Moving the tube closer enlarges the shadow while pulling it back shrinks the shape, helping children understand how distance controls projection size in a hands-on way.
Yes—slightly folding or pinching parts of the cutout changes shadow details, teaching kids how small shape tweaks alter the visual outline in projected light.
Spinning the tube around its axis animates the werewolf form, showing how rotation creates dynamic movement effects and reinforcing cause-and-effect in light-based crafts.
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Download Your Free Printable Werewolf Template here!
Halloween Werewolf craft for kids
Materials
- Toilet tube
- Construction Paper
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Black Sharpie Pen
Instructions
- Download and print the werewolf toilet tube template. (Print the eyes on a fun, bright color!)
- Cut the pieces out and set aside. Be mindful to cut the eyes with care.
- Cut a piece of brown (feel free to make the bat any color you’d like) paper the size of the tube that you are using. The easiest way is to wrap the paper around the tube, hold in place with a bit of tape on the back and then trim the excess from the top.
- You may adhere the paper with more tape at the back or remove the tape and glue the paper to the tube.
- Glue the features onto the werewolf. Cut ears and glue into place. Use a pen or marker to draw on a smile.
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