Stiffy Ghost
Add spooky fun to any tabletop with this ghoulishly clever ghost.
Designed by Plaid Creative Team
Material List
- Plaid® Stiffy® Fabric Stiffener (8 oz.)
- Plaid® Apple Barrel Colors®, Black (2 oz.)
- Cheesecloth (4 yards)
- Styrofoam® Cone (15-inch)
- Styrofoam® Ball (3-inch)
- Plastic Covered Wire (18-inch)
- Dowel (2-inch)
- Poster Board
- Craft Foam, Black
- Small Plastic Spiders or other Halloween Embellishments of choice
- Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
- Disposable Bowl
- Plastic Wrap
- Ruler
Project Instructions
Step: 1
Cover poster board with plastic wrap. Set aside.
Step: 2
Create a form for the ghost shape by using a 2-inch dowel to attach 3-inch foam ball to the 15-inch foam cone. Cut wire to 18-inch length, then push through cone and bend wire into desired position for arms. Cover entire figure, including wire arms, with plastic wrap. Cut cheesecloth into three 1-yard lengths.
Step: 3
Pour Stiffy® into bowl and saturate cheesecloth. Gently squeeze out excess over bowl (do not wring).
Step: 4
Drape cheesecloth over figure, one layer at a time. Arrange folds as desired and let dry 48-72 hours. Remove from wire and foam form.
Step: 5
Cut two oval eyes from black craft foam. Use hot glue to attach eyes and Halloween embellishment(s) to the ghost.
Tips
Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.

