Cheesecloth Ghost
Supplies
1
package of cheesecloth
Fabric Stiffener
Plastic bag or bowl
Plastic Soda/Water Bottle
3” Styrofoam Ball or
2 pieces of 20 gauge floral wire
Masking Tape
Plastic Wrap
2 –20 mm Moving Eyes
Optional:
Plastic spiders, bugs etc.
Directions
Tape
the Styrofoam ball to the top of the bottle cap. Or form a ball from
scratch paper and tape to the bottle cap. Wrap one end of the floral
wire around the neck of the bottle. Bend in the other end and shape wire
as desired for arms. Repeat with the other wire on the other side for
the other arm. This is your ghost frame.
Drape
the ghost frame figure in plastic wrap. Cut cheesecloth into strips
double the height of your ghost frame and about 1½” x 2” wide.
There
are two methods to covering the cheesecloth strips with fabric
stiffener. You can pour fabric stiffener in a bowl and dip strips in the
liquid. Or a less messy way is to place fabric stiffener and cheesecloth
strips into a plastic bag. You can work the stiffener into the
cheesecloth from outside of the bag.
When
cheesecloth is completely covered with fabric stiffener, place strips
over the plastic covered ghost frame. Place your strips at different
angles to add more detailed interest to your ghost. Continue adding
strips until the ghost frame is completely covered. Set aside to dry.
When the ghost is completely dry, remove from the plastic covered frame. Cheesecloth should be stiff and be able to stand alone. Glue on the two moving eyes. For added detail, glue on small spiders and bugs onto the ghost. Display on a table top with spider webs or attach a hanger and hang from the ceiling.
