Fabric & SewingNo. 7878 · The 2026 edition
DIY Cheesecloth Ghosts and Fabric Phantoms
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You'll need
Directions
- Drape a large piece of cheesecloth over a balloon or a tall bottle.
- Spray the fabric thoroughly with liquid starch.
- Let it dry overnight.
- Remove the form once the fabric hardens to create a free-standing ghost.
- Make five or six ghosts in different sizes and cluster them on a side table, bookshelf, or windowsill.
- For a floating version, hang them from the ceiling with fishing line at different heights.
- Add tiny battery-operated LED tea lights inside each one for a soft, otherworldly glow.