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on 11/22/2005 I made my ghost with three layers of muslin. I cut the first two layers longer than the third (top) layer. Before I dipped the third layer of muslin in the sugar solution I added more sugar. This makes the third, shorter, top layer and his spooky raised arms stiffer, while his longer undergarments are a bit looser and sway. For smaller children in the house, I added a silly face that makes the ghost look almost Casper-like (don't want to give them nightmares).

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on 11/22/2005 Once the cheesecloth ghost is all dried, spray it with glow-in-the-dark spray paint. It makes the ghost scarier at night.

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on 11/22/2005 After my ghost dried, I turned it upside down and glued several layers of cheesecloth together so the layers wouldn't separate and fall apart.

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on 11/22/2005 I found a string of 50 clear, battery-operated mini Christmas lights that I placed under my ghost after it was completely dry.

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on 11/22/2005 I have found that, if you dip the cheesecloth in liquid starch, it will hold the form better.

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on 11/22/2005 You can also use liquid starch for this project. I made mine 17 years ago using starch and I still have it.

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on 11/22/2005 Instead of cheesecloth, you can use muslin. Soak in liquid starch. Wrap hanger around jar so hanger ends are sticking out. Cover hanger with foil. Then cover with muslin. This will give the effect of arms sticking out when completed. Reusable for years.

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on 11/22/2005 If you want the ghosts to look even better and are willing to spend a few more bucks, dip them in liquid starch and hang them over a balloon. Make sure to leave the ends dry so they don't harden. You want them to sway in the wind!

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on 11/22/2005 If you do use sugar, you had better use a whole lot. The more highly concentrated your solution, the stiffer your ghost will be.

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on 11/22/2005 Use white glue (Elmer's) instead of sugar. I've had my cheesecloth ghost for years.

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