DIY Cheesecloth Ghosts
Let's make a ghostie with the mostie! đ» This craft is too cheesy! đ
Boo y'all! Halloween season is almost here! Follow along to make your own cheesecloth ghost!
Supplies Needed:
Liquid Starch or Mod Podge
Balloons
Pipe Cleaners
Tin Foil
Little Pumpkin
Mason jar or cup
Step 1 - Make your plan! đ»
First, determine how many ghosts you want to create. We each made 2-3 ghosts.
Every ghost will need its own mason jar/cup, balloon, and pipe cleaner. This will become your vessel to support your ghosties.
Step 2 - Pipe Cleaner Arms đ€·ââïž
Now, attach a pipe cleaner to your ghost vessel. These will stick out to form your ghost arms.
Pro Tip: Add some tin foil around the pipe cleaners to make sure the arms are sturdy enough to hold up the cheesecloth.
Step 3 - Blow Up Balloons đ
Next, blow up balloons for each ghost you want to create and make sure they fit well on top of your jar/cup because this will form the head shape of your ghost.
Step 4 - Time to get Cheesy! đ§
Once your balloon heads and pipe cleaner arms are attached to your vessel, cut your cheesecloth strips to match the height of each ghost.
Pro tip: Cut your cheesecloth strips a little longer than your ghost, so the bottoms pool down to create a more stable platform.
Step 5 - When you Dip, I Dip, We Dip!
Now, it's time to dip your cheesecloth in liquid starch or Mod Podge. Once your cheesecloth is wet, layer it over your ghost form until you are satisfied with the shape.
Pro Tip: Use 2 to 3 layers of cheesecloth for each ghost.
Step 6 - Dry Dry Baby!
Wait 24-48 hours for your cheesecloth to dry. It should stiffen.
Step 7 - Eye See You! đ
Once your cheesecloth is dry, remove the ghost form (jar/cup, balloon, and pipe cleaners) and cut out some circles to be your ghost eyes from the black felt. đ
Step 8 - Hey Pumpkin! đ
Glue on the felt eyes and add any final touchesâlike a cute little pumpkin from Dollar Tree.
Step 9 - Get ghosted! đ»
Now it's time to display your spooky new ghost friends!
