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PROJECTS
Masked Ghost
Designed By: Kathleen George
Typical Project Completion Time: 1-2 hours
(does not include drying time)
| MATERIALS NEEDED: |
STYROFOAM* Brand Products:
1 Cone, 6"
1 Ball, 2"
Other Materials:
Melon baller or sharp spoon
1- 1/4" Wooden dowel, 6" long
1/2 yd. of white cotton fabric
Fabric stiffener
Straight pins
Gesso
Black felt, scrap
12 " Orange curling ribbon
2 Tiny blue beads
Acrylic paint: pink, red
Brown craft paper or paper bag
Black marker
Mini Halloween sticker (optional)
Thick, white craft glue |
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Download pattern (4K pdf)
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| INSTRUCTIONS: |
| 1. Using melon baller or sharp spoon, hollow out 1" hole in foam ball. Twist ball onto top of cone until it fits snugly. Glue in place. |
| 2. Cut dowel into two 3" lengths for arms. Push dowels into cone right below the ball; glue in place. |
| 3. Cut fabric into 16" circle. Soak fabric in full-strength fabric stiffener. Drape over ghost body. To shape neck, pin fabric to neck while drying. Let dry thoroughly; remove pins. |
| 4. Paint ghost with thick coat of gesso. Let dry. |
| 5. Cut out tiny mask from black felt. Cut 6" length of curling ribbon in half lengthwise; glue to mask. Glue mask to face and tie ribbons in back of head. Glue on blue beads for eyes. Paint on cheeks and smiling mouth. |
| 6. Construct a 3" x 5" paper bag using pattern given. Glue on handles made from orange curling ribbon. Write "Trick or Treat" on bag; add mini sticker, if desired. Glue handle on ghost's arm. |
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