5. Ghostly Cheesecloth Specters
Bring ethereal, life-sized spirits into your living spaces using nothing but cheesecloth and fabric stiffener. By draping wet, starch-soaked cheesecloth over a mannequin head, a balloon, or a wire armature, you can mold the fabric into the shape of a floating figure. Once the fabric dries, it hardens into a rigid, self-supporting structure that is incredibly lightweight and translucent.
Hang these ghostly figures in dark corners, near windows, or in your hallway. Because they are hollow and sheer, they catch the slightest breeze, swaying gently as if breathing. Install a blue or purple spotlight on the floor beneath them to illuminate their hollow forms, making them glow with an otherworldly, supernatural light that will send shivers down your guests’ spines.