Description
Create a spooky glowing ghost decoration for Halloween using simple craft materials.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Quart size mason jar
- Tiny styrofoam balls
- Tiny glass bottles
- School glue
- Water
- Cheesecloth
- Creepy cloth
- Glue dots
- Electronic flickering tea lights
Instructions
- Create an armature by attaching a 1-inch styrofoam ball to a 2-inch tall glass bottle using hot glue.
- Cut out circles of cheesecloth, about 3-4 inches in diameter.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of white school glue with 1/3 cup of water until well combined.
- Soak cheesecloth circles in the glue mixture and wring out excess liquid.
- Drape the soaked cheesecloth over your armature and let dry for at least 2-3 hours.
- Once dry, gently remove the ghost from its form.
- Wad a third of the black creepy cloth into the bottom of your mason jar, filling about 2 inches.
- Decide where to place your ghost in the jar, about 1 to 2 inches above the creepy cloth.
- Add a glue dot to the back of your ghost and press it against the jar side.
- Stick a few glue dots inside the jar lid, then insert the flickering tea light.
- Turn on the light, screw the lid back onto the jar, and enjoy your glowing Halloween display.
Notes
- This craft is suitable for beginners.
- All materials are budget-friendly and easy to find.
- A great group project for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours (drying time)
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A