I'm always thinking of spooky Haloween DIYs for my front porch, this one will surely frighten any trick-or-treaters who will be knocking on my front door. Follow the instructions below to make your own Haunted Lady.
What you will need:
- Styrofoam heads (I found them at my local arts and crafts store for $5)
- Mod Podge or clear drying glue
- Cheese cloth
- Instant coffee
- Black and white paint
- A bowl and cookie sheet
- String
Start off by mixing some instant coffee in some water. You will need about half a cup of water and 3 tablespoons of coffee. Ball up the cheese cloth and dunk it in the coffee. Take it out right away and squeeze out any liquid.
You can wait for your cheese cloth to dry - but I have no patience. Quick dry your cheese cloth by putting it in the oven for 15 mins on 240 degrees.
As your cheese cloth drys, you can start to paint the face.
Paint the Styrofoam head where natural shadows would be.
When your cheese cloth and paint is dry, drape the dyed cheese cloth over the Styrofoam head. Now you can use mod podge to stick the cheese cloth to the head.
I put two layers of cheese cloth on my haunted lady. Cut a 12 inch piece of string to wrap around your haunted lady's neck. This will help the mod podge dry.
Let dry over night.
Voila!
Happy Halloween!
