DIY Clay Ghost Garland

Directions

1. Roll out your oven-bake clay until it's about ¼ inch thick.
2. Cut out ghost shapes using a ghost cookie cutter. For variety, you can flip the cutter to make ghosts facing different directions.
3. Place the cutout ghosts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Continue with remaining clay; you can gather scraps, reform them into a ball, and reroll as needed.
5. Using a blunt tool (like the end of a hand mixer beater), press in two eyes and an open mouth. Then poke a hanging hole near the top with a toothpick; you can enlarge it later if desired.
6. Bake at 275°F for 14–15 minutes if the clay is ¼ inch thick. Adjust time per package directions if your thickness differs, and watch closely to prevent burning.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a baking rack.
8. Once cool, use a fine paintbrush and black acrylic paint to fill in the eye and mouth holes.
9. Use a drill with a small bit to enlarge the hanging hole if needed.
10. Thread a ghost onto your cotton cord, then tie a knot just above it to keep it in place. Space the ghosts about six inches apart and repeat for the rest.
11. Hang the garland and enjoy your spooky decoration!