Cheesecloth Ghost Craft

Are you looking for a fun and easy ghost craft to make with the kids this Halloween? If so, this cheesecloth ghost is the perfect craft for you. It is quick and easy to make using just a few supplies and looks effective as a Halloween decoration.

Ghost crafts are perfect for Halloween and don't need to be scary! Here are a few friendly ghost crafts for kids to try:

• Ghost lollipops 
• Ghost footprints
• Ghost rock painting (there are a few more Halloween-themed ideas too!)

Cheesecloth Ghost

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Cheesecloth ghost craft supplies

• Cheesecloth
• Mod Podge (or white school glue)
• Water 
• Balloon
• Container (for the Mod Podge and water mixture and to place the inflated balloon inside.)
• Black paper
• Tablecloth to protect your surface

How to make a cheesecloth ghost

STEP 1: Cut the cheesecloth to size

Start by preparing your supplies. Blow up your balloon and place it in the container. Then drape your cheesecloth over the balloon and cut it to size. The cheesecloth must be large enough to hang over all the sides of the balloon. 

TIP: If you want your ghost to stand up you may choose to cut the cheesecloth so it is slightly larger so it drapes across the balloon and gathers on the surface under your container. 

STEP 2: Make the Mod Podge mixture and dip your cheesecloth

To create your ghost craft you will be dipping your cheesecloth into a mixture of Mod Podge and water. The mixture needs to be 2 part Mod Podge to one part water. Stir your mixture and then push the cheesecloth into the mixture making sure it is completely covered.

STEP 3: Lay the Mod Podge soaked cheesecloth over the balloon

Now it is time to create your ghost shape. Take the Mod Podge soaked cheesecloth and gently squeeze off the excess mixture. Lay the cheesecloth over the balloon making sure all 4 sides of the balloon are covered. Allow your cheesecloth and Mod Podge ghost shape to dry overnight (or however long it takes to be fully dry) 

STEP 4: Deflate the balloon

Once the cheesecloth ghost is completely dry deflate the balloon and remove the ghost shape. 

STEP 4: Add eyes to your cheesecloth ghost

Complete your cheesecloth ghost craft by giving your ghost some eyes. Cut out two black eyes from construction paper and attach them to your ghost using glue. 

Now all that is left to do is decide where to display your cheesecloth ghost this Halloween!

Why stop at making one cheesecloth ghost, it would be fun to make a whole family of them. You could even have a combination of standing ghosts and hanging ghosts! Have fun varying the size of your cheesecloth ghosts too by using different-sized balloons.

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