Do-it-Yourself - Cheesecloth Ghosts

Easy Halloween decor that you can use year after year!

The kids and I make these cheesecloth ghosts every year for Halloween. They are an easy craft that make the perfect Halloween decor!

What you need:

• Whisk
• Cheescloth
• Microwave safe bowl
• Vase or stands (to get different heights for your ghosts)
• Balloons
• Tape
• Felt for eyes
• 2 cups warm water
• 1 cup cornstarch

Steps:

1. Mix the warm water and cornstarch in a large microwave safe bowl.
2. Microwave mixture in 30 second increments, stirring before each time. It will thicken quickly once it's warm.
3. Let cool; it should look like thick paste.
4. Blow up your balloons (one for each ghost) and secure them with tape on top of whatever stand you are using. This will form the head of the ghosts.
5. Unravel the cheesecloth.
6. Saturate your cheesecloth with the water/cornstarch mixture. Make sure to work this "goop" through the entire cloth.
7. Pull the cheesecloth apart. You don't want any heavy sections.
8. Drape the cloth carefully over the balloons; make sure it's long enough to puddle around the base. We used two layers of the cheesecloth to make sure the ghosts were very sturdy.
9. Let dry for 24 hours.
10. Pop the balloons with a pin and remove the stand from underneath.
11. Add felt eyes and any accessories.
12. Place a battery operated candle underneath for a fun nighttime glow!

Watch the full video tutorial:

Have fun!