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| |  | | | | Gauzy Ghosts | | | | Historically, the Celts celebrated Halloween to appease the god of the underworld, who would release the souls of the dead to congregate among the living on October 31. Over time, the familiar white sheet of the ghost has come to symbolize Halloween as universally as Santa does Christmas. A shrouded ghost knocking on your door may not be very frightening, but it still evokes an evening of candy and fun.
Just because you aren’t out in costume yourself doesn’t mean that you can’t conjure up some of the spirit of the evening. With a solution of glue and water, a few Styrofoam balls, and some gauze, you can make an attractive and ghostly Halloween decoration. | | | TECHNIQUE | Making Gauzy Ghosts
3- or 6-inch Styrofoam balls
Jars
Elmer’s glue
Gauze
Scissors
Darning needle
Monofilament
1. In an open, safe work space (this project can become messy), hold the Styrofoam ball steady by placing it on top of a jar whose neck is narrower than the ball.
2. Mix a solution of 3 parts Elmer’s glue to 1 part water.
3. Cut the gauze into squares that fit over the ball with enough extra gauze to hang below the ball for a true ghostly appearance.
4. Dip each gauze square into the glue mixture, squeeze out the excess, and drape it over the Styrofoam.
5. Allow the ghosts to dry for about 4 hours before removing them from the jars.
6. Use a darning needle to sew a piece of monofilament into the center of the ghost’s head, tying a knot on top. Hang the ghosts, or stand them up. | | | SOURCES | Gauze
Available at local craft and fabric stores | | |
# posted by Skylightsky @ 12:21 PM
