Lanterns & LuminariesNo. 6716 · The 2026 edition
Easy Halloween Light Up Ghost Craft! (2 Options)
Transform a simple ping pong ball into a glowing Halloween decoration with this straightforward project featuring two distinct finishing techniques.
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This guide walks you through creating a luminous ghost figure using a ping pong ball, a battery-operated tea light, and gauze. You will cut an opening in the ball, sketch a face, apply a glue-soaked gauze layer, and let it harden to form a translucent shell that reveals the flickering light within.
You'll need
Directions
- Slice a cross-shaped opening into the base of the ping pong sphere using your blade.
- Position the hollow ball directly over the battery-powered tea light so the bulb sits inside.
- Sketch a spooky expression onto the exterior surface using the black marker.
- Pour adhesive into a small container, thinning it with water if you prefer a runnier consistency. Lay out a gauze pad and submerge it completely in the mixture, then wring out any surplus liquid.
- Drape the saturated cloth over the marked sphere, ideally working on a sheet of wax paper for easy cleanup. Mold the fabric around the ball to achieve your preferred silhouette and allow it to cure fully.
- Once the material has hardened, detach the finished shell and position it anywhere you like.
- Activate the light source inside and admire your glowing creation.
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