Scary Cute: DIY Cheesecloth Ghost for Halloween

Scary Cute: DIY Cheesecloth Ghost for Halloween

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Halloween is a great time to unleash your creativity and create unique decorations for your home. One of the most popular and simple DIY crafts is a gauze ghost. It will add a spooky touch to your decor and perfectly complement the festive atmosphere. At Joy-pup, we will show you how to quickly and easily make such a ghost with your own hands, using a minimal amount of materials.

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How to Make a Gauze Ghost

Materials:

  • Gauze
  • PVA glue
  • Water
  • An empty glass jar
  • A foam ball (4 cm in diameter or any size of your choice)
  • Plastic wrap
  • Black felt
  • A deep container
  • A stirring stick

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1. Prepare the necessary tools and materials.

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Step 2. Take the jar and place the foam ball on its neck. Cover both the ball and the jar with plastic wrap to protect them from glue.

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Step 3. Cut three pieces of gauze, each measuring 30×30 cm, to cover the shape of the future ghost.

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Step 4. Pour some glue (about 1/3 cup) into the container. Then add a bit of water and mix thoroughly until smooth.

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Step 4. Take one piece of gauze and dip it into the glue mixture. Squeeze out the excess glue, so the fabric is slightly damp.

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Step 5. Unfold the damp gauze and place its center over the foam ball. Gently spread the fabric over the shape, creating light waves.

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Step 6. Leave the ghost to dry for several hours.

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Step 7. Once the gauze is dry, cut out two eyes and a mouth from the black felt and glue them onto the ghost’s head.

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Step 8. To create an even spookier atmosphere, place a small LED garland inside the ghost.

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