Which team are you on? Those who love or fear bats? I’m somewhere in the middle because I love bat coloring pages but am a little afraid of real bats.
In Verbnow’s bat coloring book collection, the bats are adorable and look playful. Are you curious about how these cute bat coloring pages are?
Let’s explore and learn more about coloring techniques and fascinating facts about these creatures.
21 designs in free printable bat coloring pages of Verbnow
When I was young, bats would often fly around the attic at night. They made strange noises that scared me a little. However, my younger brother loved them very much, as he was a big fan of Batman.
However, when I discovered Verbnow’s free bat coloring pages, I was incredibly excited. I think it’s because the bats here have such adorable looks, with their big, round eyes. Moreover, I had the freedom to make the bats colorful, not just black.
Especially, Verbnow’s bat coloring sheets designs are free and easy to download and print, so I can color as much as I want. You should definitely check out this collection, it won’t disappoint you.
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3 Easy steps to download and print bat coloring pages
Are you ready to dive into a world of spooky, cute, or realistic bats? It’s easier than you think, I can promise. Here’s a simple guide to downloading and printing your free printable bat coloring pages from VerbNow:
- Step 1: Start by browsing our extensive collection of free bats coloring pages. Then, you choose the designs that spark your imagination, whether you prefer spooky, cute, or realistic bats.
- Step 2: Under each image, you’ll find a convenient “Download/Print” button, click this button to open the full-size image.
- Step 3: From there, you can print directly by clicking the “Print PDF” icon to send the image directly to your printer. You also can download to your device for later by clicking the PDF icon.
After you’ve downloaded or printed your chosen designs, gather your coloring tools. It’s time to use your favorite colored pencils, markers, or crayons to bring these fascinating creatures to life.
Guideline to color bat coloring pages beautifully
In this section, I will share with you some of my own experience on coloring bats. However, I want to highlight that the key to a great coloring page is to have fun and express yourself creatively.
You don’t need to stick to my sharings, just refer to them and let your creativity soared. By that way, you can create the best and unique bat coloring pages.
Overview of bat anatomy
Before you start coloring, you can take a moment to study the unique anatomy of a bat. As for me, I notice the intricate wing structure, the distinctive ears, and the sharp teeth.
Maybe, you find this unnecessary, but it worked on me. This understanding helped me to create a more realistic and detailed depiction of bats.
Choosing color for your bat coloring pages
Of course, you can randomly grab a crayon which the gut tells you to paint. I still think it’s better to choose a color theme first before starting coloring. Below are some themes you can choose for your bats coloring pages.
- Realistic approach: For a realistic bat coloring pages, you should opt for shades of brown, gray, or black. You can consider adding subtle variations in tone to create depth and dimension.
- Fantasy approach: Unleash your imagination and experiment with vibrant colors like purple, blue, or green. You can even add sparkles or glitter for a magical touch.
- Cartoonish approach: Have fun with bright, bold colors like red, yellow, or pink. Don’t be afraid to exaggerate features and add funny expressions.
Focus on wing details
In my opinion, the wing is an outstanding part of a bat, so I usually focus on wing details while coloring. Bat wings consist of thin membranes stretched over bones, giving them a unique texture.
To make the wings realistic, I use soft shading along the bones to create depth. Then, I add lighter shades near the edges to highlight the delicate membrane. You can consider drawing or coloring subtle veins within the wings for extra realism.
Highlight Facial Features
Bats have unique facial features like pointed ears, a small nose, and large eyes. To make these stand out, you can color bat coloring pages as below.
- You use lighter tones on the inside of the ears and around the eyes to add contrast.
- For cute or cartoonish bats, you can exaggerate the eyes with vibrant colors or highlights.
- Let’s add small details like whiskers or a soft pink for the nose to make the face more expressive.
Setting the scene
When painting bat coloring pages, don’t just focus on the bat only, try with the background as well. It is a tip to make your artwork outstanding, if you don’t know how to set the scene, keep reading.
- Night Sky: It’s a familiar scene for the image of a bat. A dark blue or black background with twinkling stars and a crescent moon can create a spooky and mysterious atmosphere.
- Spooky Forest: It’s a choice for halloween bat coloring pages. A dark green or brown background with eerie trees and fog can add to the suspense.
- Bright Cave: Cave is where bats usually live. A light gray or beige background can contrast with the dark bat, making it stand out.
Let your creativity soar
My final and always tip for you is just follow your creativity. The unique bat coloring pages will come from your imagination that can’t be similar to any one.
You may experiment with different styles by using different tools. Besides crayons, you can use watercolor, markers, or colored pencils, to achieve various effects.
You also can add personal touches for your masterpiece. Incorporate unique patterns, textures, or accessories to make your bat truly one-of-a-kind.
Creative ways to do with finished bat coloring sheets
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) is a trend that attracts the attention of a lot of people. I think the reason behind it is that it boosts creativity, dexterity and brings relaxation.
Do you want to join this trend with your finished bat coloring page? I will suggest some craft ideas so that you can try to create some craft masterpieces.
Spooky hand fan
Hand fan is a popular hand-made idea that every kid should have tried once. However, you can make it more special by decorating with your Halloweenbat coloring pages. If you’re on the Halloween holiday, it must be a spooky accessory for your costume.
Material needed
To make a bat-theme hand fan, you need to prepare some material. Parents or teachers should help children to collect all needed material so that they can fully enjoy the craft time.
- Finished bats coloring page that you like.
- Wooden popsicle sticks or a sturdy bamboo skewer.
- Scissors.
- You can use glue stick or craft glue for better connection.
- You prepare some black cardstock or construction paper, whatever you have is okay.
- Clear tape or hot glue gun (optional for extra durability).
- Decorative items (optional): glitter, ribbons, googly eyes, or small fake spiders.
How to make bats hand fan
After having all needed material, let’s follow my instructions to create your Halloween hand fan. There are 6 steps in total, let’s ask for help from adults if you need.
- Step 1: Firstly, you carefully cut out your colored bats from the coloring pages. If using multiple bats for a layered fan, make sure they’re roughly the same size.
- Step 2: Prepare the base by cutting a semi-circle or curved base from black cardstock, slightly larger than your bat cutouts. This will serve as the support for the fan. If you want a fully bat-themed fan, skip the cardstock and layer the bats directly.
- Step 3: You arrange the bats along the top edge of the cardstock base or overlap them slightly for a wing-like effect. Next, you glue each bat securely in place, you evenly space them.
- Step 4: Then, let’s attach a popsicle stick, bamboo skewer to the back of the fan using hot glue or strong tape. Center it at the bottom of the semi-circle base for stability. For extra durability, layer two popsicle sticks together to create a thicker handle.
- Step 5: You can decorate the bats or the fan edges with glitter, small fake spiders, or Halloween-themed stickers. I suggest using glow-in-the-dark paint for a fun effect in dim lighting.
- Step 6: This step is optional, it is useful if you’re using the fan outdoors or for extended use. You can reinforce the back with a second layer of cardstock or add a layer of clear tape along the edges.
If you like the idea of making hand fan, you can refer to the idea of crafting a paper fan shaped like a watermelon. The video will help you easily understand step-by-step making process.
Halloween-themed candy basket
You can transform an ordinary basket into a spooky Halloween candy holder by decorating it with bat coloring pages. This craft is fun, simple, and perfect for adding a creative, personal touch to your Halloween festivities.
Materials Needed
There are some materials you need to prepare before doing the craft. Let’s make sure you have enough things to do, they’re just basic ones and not hard to find.
- Basket: A plain basket (woven, plastic, or metal) to hold the candy. Black or dark colors work best for a spooky theme.
- Bats Coloring Sheets: Printed and colored or uncolored bat designs (you can use a mix for variety).
- Scissors: For cutting out the bat shapes.
- Glue Stick or Craft Glue: To attach the bats to the basket.
- Black Cardstock or Construction Paper: For added details or as a background layer.
- Optional Decorations: Glow-in-the-dark paint, googly eyes, glitter, small plastic spiders, or fake cobwebs.
How to make Halloween-themed candy basket
This is 5 steps to make a Halloween-themed candy basket from your finished bat coloring pages. Children should ask for help from adults for the steps asking for using scissors.
- Step 1: You carefully cut out the bats from bat coloring pictures. Let’s make sure to include details like wings and ears. If some bats are too intricate, you should try to simplify their edges.
- Step 2: Plan your design by laying out the bats on the basket to decide where they’ll go. If your basket has gaps, consider mounting the bats on black cardstock first for better visibility.
- Step 3: Now, you use a glue stick, craft glue, or hot glue to attach the bats to the basket. If using black cardstock as a base, glue the bats onto the cardstock first, then attach the cardstock to the basket. For a spooky 3D effect, you glue only the center of the bats and gently bend the wings outward.
- Step 4: You can add extra decorations by using glow-in-the-dark paint. Or you also can glue googly eyes onto some bats for a playful, cartoonish twist.
- Step 5: Line the basket (Optional) by adding a black or orange fabric lining to the inside of the basket for a polished look. Instead, you use crinkled tissue paper or shredded paper in Halloween colors to hold the candy.
Bat paper cup
With some easy steps, you can turn an ordinary paper cup into a bat-themed decoration for Halloween. This craft is easy, fun, and perfect for parties, candy holders, or simple decoration. Here’s how to make a bat paper cup using bat coloring pages.
Materials Needed
The materials to make bat-themed paper cups are simple that you can easily find anywhere.
- Plain paper cups: For a scary look, I think black, purple, or white paper cups work best
- Collect your favorite finished coloring pages of bats
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Black cardstock or construction paper
- Googly eyes or markers for details
- Optional decorations: Glitter, stickers, or small plastic spiders
How to make bat paper cup
I will show you 5 steps carefully to make bat-themed paper cups. You just need to follow to own a unique decoration for Halloween day.
- Step 1: You carefully cut out bat coloring pages, focusing on their wing shapes, which will later attach to the cup. Having a variety of bat designs, sizes, or wing shapes adds a fun, dynamic look to the finished product.
- Step 2: Then, you position the wings on either side of a paper cup to resemble a flying bat. Secure them with glue, and for a 3D effect, fold a small tab at the base of each wing before attaching. Hold the wings in place for a few seconds to ensure they stick firmly.
- Step 3: You can add personality by creating a face on the cup. I suggest attaching googly eyes, add white paper fangs for extra detail. Or you simply use a bat head from your coloring pages and glue it directly to the cup for a cohesive look.
- Step 4: Next, you wrap the cup with black paper or bat coloring page scraps for a seamless look. Add glitter, stickers, or cobwebs for a spooky, festive touch.
- Step 5: Now you can fill your bat paper cup with goodies. Let’s use it as a fun holder for Halloween treats like candy, popcorn, or small toys to delight trick-or-treaters.
5 fun facts about bats you may not know
It’s a good idea to learn more about bats while coloring bat coloring pages. You can tell these facts to your friends or family at the Hallowwen party. I’m pretty sure you will surprise them with your knowledge.
- Bats are the only flying mammals: Bats are the only ones capable of continuous flight.
- They use echo sounding to navigate: Bats emit high-pitched sounds and listen for the echoes to detect objects and prey.
- Not all bats are nocturnal: While many bats are active at night, some species, like the fruit bat, are active during the day.
- Bats help the environment: They play a crucial role in pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control, eating thousands of insects each night.
- There are over 1,400 species of bats: Bats make up about 20% of all mammal species.
Conclusion
Free printable bat coloring pages of VerbNow is a place to find fun and relaxation after a long day. With a variety of designs, creative ideas with coloring pages, your fun seems endless. Don’t hesitate, download and print now to bring these amazing creatures to life!