How Do Spiders Make Webs? 🕸️

0:00How Do Spiders Make Webs?

LumiHave you ever wondered how spiders make their sparkling silky webs?

BrikWatch closely, right here under the stars, and our whole answer begins among the trees.

BrikBrik points to a quiet forest, tall trunks standing close together.

LumiNot one single web is glistening yet, only quiet, sleeping tree branches.

BrikGod the Father made this world out of love, and He told us to call Him Father.

LumiGood morning, dear friends! We are Brik and Lumi, and today we got up very early to watch the sunrise together.

BrikLook, the stars are still shining, and in a few minutes the sun will come up just for us.

LumiOpen your eyes wide and come along, today something special is waiting.

BrikCan you say spider? Spider. A small, eight-legged creature that spins its own silk.

LumiSomewhere between two trunks nearby, one quiet spider rests on her web.

BrikTo God the Father every child matters, and for each one He has made a place in Heaven.

LumiBy morning, we will watch that spider build her whole web, step by step.

BrikEven in the dark, thin silk threads stretch between one trunk and the next.

LumiA chicken! Can you say chicken? Chicken.

BrikThe whole forest rests quiet, close together, safe under the wide night sky.

2:00What Happens in the Forest Cottage at Night?

LumiCurled up like this, Coco tucks her fluffy chicks warm beneath her own wings.

BrikNot one single chick peeks out from under Coco's wings tonight.

BrikThe Lord Jesus is always with us, and He came so that things would be truly good for us.

LumiResting quietly like this, Coco feels warm and safe beside her two best friends.

BrikThe whole forest waits patiently.

LumiCan you wait quietly too?

BrikNot one star stops twinkling.

LumiCoco leans into Brik's side, warm and safe beside the sleeping trees.

BrikThe stars above the forest blink, calm and perfectly still tonight.

LumiA little cricket! Can you say cricket? A tiny bug that sings at night.

BrikIts small song rises and falls, soft and steady over the sleeping forest.

LumiMary holds our hand like the very best Mother, because she is our Mother and the Queen of Heaven.

BrikCan you say silk? Silk. A thin, strong thread a spider makes inside her own body.

LumiThat quiet spider between the trunks is called a garden spider, or a cross spider.

BrikLet's build somewhere warm, right where we can rest before our long day begins.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiA cozy wooden cottage, hung with soft lanterns from one wall to the other.

4:20Why Is Giggles Tangled in the Night Storm?

BrikWe are calling it The Lantern-Lit Forest Cottage.

LumiInside, a soft magnifying glass waits ready, in case we want a closer look.

LumiBlock by block, slowly, and it is already growing taller.

BrikBeam by beam, and lantern by lantern, rising warm against the dark.

LumiCoco ambles up to the new cottage, sniffing the fresh, warm wood.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Lantern-Lit Forest Cottage is finished, glowing soft under the wide night sky.

BrikFrom here, we will watch one small spider build something truly amazing.

LumiAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

LumiBrik counted every warm lantern glowing inside the brand new cottage.

BrikHow many warm lanterns are glowing inside the cottage tonight?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

LumiThree warm lanterns, glowing softly. One, two, three.

BrikThree little lights, and every single one watches over the sleeping forest.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne small lantern, glowing softly right beside the new cottage.

LumiWe are calling it The First Forest Lantern.

BrikIts warm little glow lights up the nearest quiet web just enough to see.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe First Forest Lantern is ready, and three more will soon glow beside it.

BrikLook, out past the trees, a thick black cloud rolls in fast.

LumiThe whole sky darkens in a few quick seconds, and the wind picks up.

BrikA bright zigzag flashes across the whole dark sky, quick and silver-white.

LumiFor one whole second, the entire forest glows bright as daylight.

BrikDo not worry, everyone, that flash is only bright light, quick and harmless.

LumiWe are here together, safe and warm, and it is rolling past.

BrikGiggles peeks out slowly, and the little pink bunny calms down beside him.

LumiSomewhere in the wet grass, a frog croaks happily at every warm raindrop.

BrikCan you say thunder? Thunder. The deep, rolling sound after a flash of light.

LumiLight travels so fast, we see the flash long before the thunder ever arrives.

BrikThe rain patters gentle on every leaf, and the thick cloud rolls on by.

LumiLook, the sky is clearing already, calm and dark and full of stars again.

BrikGiggles hops up, giggling with relief, glad the whole sky is quiet once more.

BrikTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every bright star peeking back out after the clouds rolled by.

BrikHow many bright stars are peeking back out over the forest?

LumiHave a think, we will wait for you.

BrikBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikFive bright stars, peeking back out. One, two, three, four, five.

LumiFive little stars, and every single one shines calm again over the quiet forest.

LumiBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiOne tall, thin tower, built from smooth boards right beside the cottage.

9:20Why Is the Sky Turning Gold Over the Forest?

BrikWe are calling it The Night-Watch Forest Tower.

LumiClimb up, and the whole dark forest spreads out quiet beneath you.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Night-Watch Forest Tower stands tall, and Lumi waves gently from the top.

BrikWhat a curious, patient start to our very long day.

LumiIf you like what we built, show us a thumbs up!

BrikCan you say curious? Curious.

LumiLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

BrikOne small bridge, leading toward the edge where the sun will soon rise.

LumiWe are calling it The Dawn-Forest Bridge.

BrikIts planks glow pale gold already, leading straight toward the morning light.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Dawn-Forest Bridge is ready, and Coco is already standing at the far end.

BrikLook, past the tower, the deep dark sky is starting to change.

LumiIt is turning from deep black to a soft, gentle shade of grey.

BrikThe stars are fading, one by one, like little candles going out slowly.

LumiWatch closely, the edge of the sky is starting to glow soft and warm.

BrikA thin golden line grows wider, along the far edge of the forest.

LumiOne by one, tiny dewdrops begin to sparkle on every quiet web.

BrikLook, the sun is climbing higher and the whole world is turning golden.

11:40What Is the Great Silk-Spinning Treehouse?

LumiThe whole forest is waking up in gold, right before our eyes.

BrikGood morning, sleepy forest! The sun is finally, wonderfully, all the way up.

LumiThe last cool shadow fades, and the whole forest glows bright golden warm.

BrikCan you say golden? Golden.

LumiNow, in the light of this brand new day, let's solve our whole spiderweb mystery.

BrikHow does a small spider really build such a strong, sparkling web?

LumiLet's watch her make silk first, right here between two tall trunks.

BrikBrik leans in gently, careful not to touch her delicate new threads.

LumiLumi glows soft nearby, lighting the web without ever getting too close.

BrikA deer! Can you say deer? Deer.

LumiShe steps quietly between the trunks, careful never to brush the hanging silk.

BrikA deer's careful steps help keep every web safe among the tall trees.

LumiTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

LumiOne round flower bed, its petals dotted with tiny sparkling dewdrops.

BrikWe are calling it The Morning Dew-Drop Flower Bed.

LumiCan you say dew? Dew. Tiny drops of water that form outside overnight.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Morning Dew-Drop Flower Bed is ready, glowing warm in the early light.

LumiFirst, a spider lets out one long bridge line, carried gently by the breeze.

BrikThat single thread drifts across until it sticks to a branch on the other side.

LumiHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

BrikBrik counted every glowing silk strand on the great treehouse frame.

LumiHow many glowing strands make up the frame?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

LumiSix glowing strands, counted carefully. One, two, three, four, five, six.

BrikSix strong strands, and every single one holds the whole frame steady and firm.

LumiCan you say gland? Gland. A tiny part inside the body that makes something special.

BrikSilk is made inside a special gland, then pulled out soft and stretchy.

LumiThe deer flicks one ear, listening to the soft rustle of settling silk.

BrikCan you say elastic? Elastic. Able to stretch a little and then spring back.

LumiFresh silk is elastic, stretching just enough to catch a landing bug safely.

BrikCan you say weave? Weave. To cross threads over and under to build something whole.

LumiA spider does not exactly weave her web, she spins and places each thread by feel.

15:50Why Do Spokes Stay Dry While Spiders Spin?

BrikCan you say patient? Patient. Able to work slowly and carefully without rushing.

LumiBuilding a whole web takes real patience, one careful thread at a time.

BrikThe treehouse hums soft and steady, glowing warm in the climbing sun.

BrikLet's build somewhere big, right where the whole forest can see our giant answer.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiA giant, blocky treehouse, wrapped with glowing silk strands between the branches.

BrikWe are calling it The Great Silk-Spinning Treehouse.

LumiFirst a frame, then spokes running from the center out, like sunbeams.

LumiSee how nicely it fits, one block sitting neatly on another.

BrikBranch by branch, and strand by strand, rising taller with the morning sun.

LumiCan you say spinneret? Spinneret. A tiny spinning spot where silk comes out.

BrikThe deer pauses beneath the treehouse, watching each new spoke stretch out.

LumiSilk flows out through the spinneret, soft at first, then strong once it dries.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Great Silk-Spinning Treehouse is finished, and the deer settles down to watch.

BrikCan you say strand? Strand. One single thin thread of silk, thinner than our own hair.

LumiNot one strand of that whole web is spun exactly the same way twice.

BrikBrik claps his hands, delighted at how strong one tiny strand can really be.

LumiAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

LumiBrik counted every spoke running out from the very center of the web.

BrikHow many spokes run out from the center?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

BrikEight spokes, running outward. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

LumiEight straight spokes, and every single one stays dry so the spider can walk on it.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

BrikFour little steps, each one painted with one more silk strand than the last.

LumiWe are calling it The Four Strand-Counting Steps.

BrikStep up slowly, counting each strand, all the way to the top step.

LumiWe are not in a hurry, because things made carefully last the longest.

LumiOne strand, two strands, three strands, then four, brighter with every step.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Four Strand-Counting Steps are finished, and the deer glances up at every one.

LumiLook, a frog hops up onto a low, damp log near the treehouse roots.

BrikA frog! Can you say frog? Frog.

LumiHe watches the dewdrops glisten, blinking slowly in the warm morning light.

LumiOh, Giggles, string and glue made quite the sticky, tangled mess of your hands.

BrikHe laughs, freshly untangled, and agrees real silk is much cleverer than glue.

LumiThe forest settles back into its warm, sunny calm.

LumiTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

LumiOne small feeder, filled with golden seeds, right beside the treehouse.

BrikWe are calling it The Morning Forest Feeder.

LumiPeck, peck, peck — every little chick loves a good breakfast in the morning sun.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Morning Forest Feeder is ready, and Coco's chicks are the first to visit.

LumiCan you say anchor? Anchor. A strong point where a thread is held firmly in place.

BrikEvery strand of the web is anchored firmly to a branch, so nothing slips loose.

LumiTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every deer, frog, and rabbit gathered near the treehouse.

BrikHow many friends are gathered near the treehouse?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikFive happy friends, gathered calmly. One, two, three, four, five.

LumiFive little friends, and every single one enjoys the very same warm morning sun.

BrikThe sun is climbing high above the forest now, warm on every quiet trunk.

LumiThe sun is high above us, it is exactly noon, time for a little rest.

BrikLet us sit down for a moment and listen to how beautifully quiet it is around us.

LumiLet's rest a moment here in the warm midday sun, listening to the forest hum softly.

BrikLet's follow the warm midday sun, over to where the sticky spiral waits.

LumiPast the treehouse, the ground opens into a small, sunny forest clearing.

BrikLeave a thumbs up if you are enjoying building with us, it helps other children find us.

23:20What Is the Dewdrop Spiral Pier?

LumiLook, warm sunlight drifts softly through the whole sunny clearing.

BrikThis is the very best time to see the final, sticky spiral take shape.

LumiCan you say sticky? Sticky. Able to hold onto something the moment it touches.

BrikA rabbit! Can you say rabbit? Rabbit.

LumiHer name is George, and she hops closer, careful to stay well back from the silk.

BrikGeorge twitches her ears, watching the spiral wind round and round the frame.

LumiLet's build somewhere bright, right where the whole forest can watch it spin.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

BrikA wide, round pier, wound with a glowing spiral from the middle to the edge.

LumiWe are calling it The Dewdrop Spiral Pier.

BrikRound and round, the sticky spiral fills every gap between the dry spokes.

LumiA little more and it will be ready, do you like it so far?

LumiRing by ring, and drop by drop, rising bright with the midday sun.

BrikCan you say orb-weaver? Orb-weaver. A spider that spins a round, wheel-shaped web.

LumiGeorge hops right up to the pier's edge, watching every ring glisten and shine.

BrikAn orb-weaver only steps on the dry spokes, never on her own sticky spiral.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Dewdrop Spiral Pier is finished, warm and glowing in the midday sun.

BrikCan you say trap? Trap. Something built to catch and hold on to a visitor.

LumiThe sticky spiral traps tiny flying bugs the moment they brush against it.

LumiHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

LumiBrik counted every sticky ring winding round the spiral pier.

BrikHow many sticky rings wind around the pier?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

BrikSeven sticky rings, counted patiently. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.

LumiSeven glowing rings, and every single one helps catch a tiny meal for later.

BrikCan you say texture? Texture. How something feels when you touch it gently.

LumiThe dry spokes feel smooth, while the sticky spiral feels soft and tacky.

BrikThe deer studies the pier's shine, careful to keep her hooves well back.

LumiCan you say glisten? Glisten. To shine softly with a wet or dewy sparkle.

BrikEvery sticky ring glistens bright whenever the midday sun catches it just right.

LumiCan you say catch? Catch. To stop and hold onto something moving past.

BrikA well-placed spiral can catch a meal without the spider chasing anything at all.

LumiThe warm sun dries every fresh strand almost as fast as it is spun.

BrikNot one ring on the whole pier looks exactly like the ring beside it.

LumiThe clearing hums soft and steady, glowing warm in the midday sun.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiOne small signpost, pointing one way to the treehouse, one to the pier.

BrikWe are calling it The Treehouse-Or-Pier Signpost.

LumiOne arrow points back to the spokes, the other to the sticky spiral.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Treehouse-Or-Pier Signpost is ready, and Lumi reads it out loud, delighted.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne spinning pinwheel, right beside the pier, catching every warm breeze.

LumiWe are calling it The Forest Breeze Pinwheel.

BrikA cool breeze keeps the whole clearing comfortable, even under the strong sun.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Forest Breeze Pinwheel spins gently, and the deer watches it turn round.

29:40Does Rain Wash a Spiderweb Away?

LumiOh, Giggles, the sticky spiral held onto your boots much tighter than you expected.

BrikHe laughs, hops onto a dry spoke instead, and walks the rest of the way free.

LumiThe clearing settles back into its warm, sunny calm.

BrikLook, way out past the clearing, a dark cloud is gathering, far away.

LumiQuick, let's build one small shed, right where a spare spool of silk stays dry.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiOne tiny shed, just big enough for one spare, coiled spool of silk.

BrikWe are calling it The Little Silk-Thread Shed.

LumiIts little window lets us peek in at the silk, coiled neat and dry.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Little Silk-Thread Shed is ready, tucked snug beside the spiral pier.

BrikThe sun is starting to lean low now, painting the whole clearing gold.

LumiLook, way out past the forest, that same dark cloud is rolling closer.

BrikThe whole sky darkens fast, and a bright zigzag flashes on the far horizon.

LumiLet's count together: light travels faster than sound, so we hear thunder after.

BrikAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

BrikCount with Brik: one, two, three, four, and then comes the low, rolling boom.

LumiHow many seconds passed between the flash and the thunder?

LumiTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

BrikWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

BrikFour whole seconds, counted steady. One, two, three, four.

LumiFour seconds means that far-off storm is still safely, quietly distant.

BrikEven a warm rain washes the whole web clean, leaving fresh dewdrops behind.

LumiNot one strand minds getting rinsed clean; a strong web dries quickly again.

LumiTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every sparkling dewdrop clinging to the spiral after the rain.

BrikHow many dewdrops are sparkling on the spiral?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikNine sparkling dewdrops, counted calmly. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine.

LumiNine tiny drops, and every single one glows like a little jewel in the light.

BrikListen, the far-off rumble is fading, softer and slower, one by one.

LumiLook, the sky is clearing fast, bright and freshly washed above the forest.

BrikLook up — a whole bright rainbow is arching over the treehouse, all on its own!

LumiEvery deer, frog, and rabbit nearby settles calm again in the warm sun.

LumiLet's follow the low, golden sun back toward the treehouse and the whole forest.

LumiBack near the treehouse, the whole sky is turning a deep, glowing orange and pink.

BrikLook, the sunset sky glows the same warm gold as a dewdrop catching the light.

LumiCan you say sunset? Sunset. That is when the sun goes down low in the sky.

BrikCan you say dusk? Dusk. That is the soft, quiet time just before full dark.

BrikAs the great sun sinks low, our patient spider rests at the center of her web.

LumiLet's watch the sky turn deeper.

BrikIts glow fades slow and gentle.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiOne small pyramid, built from tiny glowing blocks in every dewdrop color.

BrikWe are calling it The Web-Color Pyramid.

BrikEvery little block glows its own bright hue, stacked five rows high.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Web-Color Pyramid is ready, and it glows softly in the fading light.

LumiOh, Giggles, a swaying web is a very wiggly thing to count.

BrikHe grins triumphantly once the breeze settles and he counts every drop.

LumiThe forest settles back into its warm, glowing calm.

BrikGive us a thumbs up if you want to see the next episode!

LumiCan you say share? Share. To give some of what you have to a friend.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne small wooden bench, facing straight toward the whole glowing treehouse.

LumiWe are calling it The Cottage-Watching Bench.

BrikSit here quietly, and watch every strand glow softly against the dark sky.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Cottage-Watching Bench is ready, and Lumi is already curled up, watching.

BrikBrik pats the little bench gently, proud of the whole long, silky day.

LumiCan you say proud? Proud. We built and learned so much today.

BrikHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

LumiBrik counted eight spokes, then seven sticky rings, all in one whole web.

BrikHow many spokes and rings make up the whole web altogether?

LumiTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

BrikWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

BrikEight and seven makes fifteen, counted slowly and surely all together.

LumiCan you say altogether? Altogether.

BrikFifteen careful parts, and every single one helped build one whole strong web.

LumiCan you say delicate? Delicate. Soft, light, and easy to harm if handled roughly.

BrikA spider's silk looks delicate, yet strand for strand it is remarkably strong.

38:20How Does the Whole Forest Get Ready for Night?

LumiThe deer settles near the tree line, resting calm beside the glowing pyramid.

BrikCan you say clever? Clever. Quick to figure out a good, careful way to do something.

LumiBuilding bridge, frame, spokes, and spiral in order is a truly clever plan.

BrikThe frog blinks slowly near the bench, watching the treehouse glow one last time.

LumiNot one part of the whole web could be built out of its careful order.

BrikThe forest leaves rustle once, soft and slow, in the cooling evening air.

LumiGeorge settles near the signpost, ears relaxed in the last warm light.

LumiLet's build one last place, right where the whole forest can rest, warm and calm.

LumiBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

BrikA wide, welcoming camp, ringed with lanterns beneath the tall forest trunks.

LumiWe are calling it The Silk And Starlight Campfire.

BrikOne by one, its lanterns glow, each one warmer than the last.

BrikBlock by block, slowly, and it is already growing taller.

LumiPost by post, and lantern by lantern, filling up with today's last golden light.

BrikThe campfire glows the same warm orange as the whole sunset sky above it.

LumiCoco settles close to the fire, her chicks tucked warm beneath her own wings.

BrikEvery friend gathers close, watching one small spider rest at her web's own center.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Silk And Starlight Campfire is finished, glowing warm under the very first stars.

BrikLook, it is dark again now, just like it was at the start of our day.

LumiBut this time, we know exactly how a spider builds her whole sparkling web.

BrikBridge line, frame, spokes, and a sticky spiral, one careful step at a time.

LumiListen to the forest grow quiet.

BrikCan you say cozy? Cozy.

LumiCozy just means warm, soft, and safe, exactly like our whole forest tonight.

BrikNot one strand tonight will ever be spun in quite the same pattern twice.

LumiA single lantern still glows in the same cottage window, steady every night.

BrikSomewhere close by, a cricket starts up its same, steady song once more.

LumiTom's ears twitch softly in the very last warm light before dark settles.

BrikA dog! Can you say dog? Dog.

LumiThe whole forest smells of cool leaves and settling evening air.

BrikNot one lantern around the whole camp glows in quite the same gold.

LumiA single star returns to the same corner of the sky, night after night.

42:40How Does a Spider Really Build a Web? The Whole Answer

BrikGeorge naps curled up beside the pyramid, warm in its colorful glow.

LumiHigh between two trunks, one quiet new web waits for tomorrow's own dew.

BrikThe night feels calm, complete, and wonderfully, warmly still.

BrikIf you want to build with us tomorrow, ask your mum or dad to press Subscribe.

LumiPress Subscribe together with your parents, and Brik and Lumi will be here waiting for you tomorrow.

BrikIf you had a good time with us, press Subscribe so you do not lose our cartoon.

LumiThe stars are twinkling again, and our long, beautiful day is slowly coming to an end.

BrikWe built so much today, and we learned even more.

LumiThank you for being with us, it was much nicer together.

BrikSo remember, bridge line, frame, spokes, and a sticky spiral, spun one patient step at a time.

LumiThe treehouse glows soft and warm one last time, calm under the bright stars.

LumiGiggles waves from far away before he disappears for the night, and the little bells on his cap ring softly.

BrikBye bye! Sleep sweetly, our dear friends.