Vintage Ghost Hanger

I had a lot of fun making this ghost today using a recycled can, some wire and cheese cloth. 

It is such an easy and inexpensive project that can be made in any size!  You can also make a bunch and hang them around the house! 

Use recycled supplies and it's even better! 

Take a look...

 

This is such a cute little hanging ghost and it took no time to make! 

I began with a can. I removed both the top and bottom. 

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Next, I covered the can with a cloth for safety and I pushed down on the can to flatten it. 

I used a hammer to flatten the can completely. 

Next, I used a tin snip to cut a rounded top to the can. 

I created a hanger using a piece of rebar wire. I twisted it into a tiny hanger shape with a space in the center. 

I stuck the ends between the layers of the can at the rounded end and used E6000 glue to glue the hanger in place. 

I clamped the can until the glue dried. 

Now for the sheeting of the ghost... I'm using 2 pieces of washed and dried cheese cloth. You could also used recycled curtain fabric, drop cloth fabric, cotton, gauze, or sheers. 

I wrapped the cheese cloth around the flattened can so I had a couple of different length layers. 

Using a needle and white thread,  I hand stitched the top of the cheese cloth around the hanger and gathered it at the top of the ghost creating a rounded effect. 

Now to antique my ghost a little I'm using a makeup brush and an antiquing stamp pad. 

I brushed a little color around all the edges and the edges of the fabric layers. 

Lastly, I created 2 ovals from black duct tape and stuck them on for eyes. 

You can add a mouth and any face you'd like to your ghost. 

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Maybe even make a bunch with all different faces! 

These are going to look so cute hanging around the house for Halloween! 

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I hope you liked this quick and easy ghost project. 

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