Balloon Ghosts
There are many fun ways to use these little balloon ghosts. Use as party favors and placeholders for your Halloween party, you can even light them up at the table!
Supplies
- White T-shirt material
- Round balloons
- Wide mouth jars to use as stands
- White craft glue
- Water
- Large googly eyes
- Battery operated tea lights
Craft tools
- Paintbrush
- Plastic bowl
Instructions
- Partially blow up balloons, big enough to fit in one hand (about the size of a large orange).
- Place balloon, tied end down, on top of a jar (see image).
- Mix 1 part water and 2 parts white glue to make a paintable mixture.
- Tear or cut t-shirt material into strips long enough to drape over your balloon (see image).
- Paint the top of the balloon with the glue mixture. Place a strip of material across the balloon and paint more mixture over the top of the fabric (see image).
- Continue this process, crossing fabric over itself to cover all sides. Let it dry completely (see image).
- Have an adult use a sharp knife to pop the balloon. Carefully peel it out of the material mold (see image).
- Trim the ends of the material so that the ghouls will stand up by themselves.
- Glue googly eyes on the front.
- Wait until it starts to get dark and put the ghosts over a battery operated tea light and watch them glow (see image).
Expert Tips & FAQs
- You can use decoupage medium like Mod Podge if you prefer.
- If you don't have an old white t-shirt you can cut up, old sheets or pillow cases will work as well.
- Grown ups may need to help with a couple of the steps.
- Be sure kids are wearing smocks or play clothes you aren't worried about getting messy.
- Dollar store plastic tablecloths are great for containing messes and protecting your work surface.