Spooky DIY: How to Create a Glowing Ghost in 6 Simple Steps

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit than by crafting your own spooky decorations? Forget store-bought trinkets this year, we’re going for maximum spooky impact with a glowing, sound-enabled ghost that’s surprisingly easy to make!

Imagine a soft glow emanating from a shadowy corner, accompanied by eerie sounds or foreign whispers… perfect for impressing trick-or-treaters or adding an extra chill to your Halloween party.

What You’ll Need:

Before we dive into the creation process, let’s gather our toolkit.

A white sheet or table cloth
Black felt (for the eyes)
Fabric glue or a needle and black thread
A strong (white) clothes hanger
A (white) thin rope, about 20 cm
A Pure Woodland Glow

Got everything? Let the haunting begin!

Step 1: Create the Eyes First
Cut two eye shapes out of black felt – spooky almond, jagged ovals, or whatever gives your ghost the most personality.

Step 3: Attach the Eyes
Decide where the “head” of your ghost will be (usually the centre of the sheet), then attach the eyes a bit below:

Quick & Easy: Use fabric glue to stick them on firmly. Let it dry completely before moving on.
Long-Lasting: Sew the eyes on with black thread for a sturdier ghost that’ll haunt for many Halloweens to come.

Step 4: Give Your Ghost a “Voice”
Now for the spooky soundtrack! Turn on your Woodland Glow and choose the perfect ghostly sound

You can use some spooky sounds, if your Pure Ghost is only a decoration:

Or go full on Halloween party more – like this, your Ghost becomes the DJ:

Step 5: Assemble the Apparition
It’s time to bring your ghost to life!

Connect the hook of the coat hanger to the carrying handle of your Woodland Glow with a piece of string. The hanger will then form the shoulders, while the light forms the glowing head. If your coat hanger has a trouser bar and it gives your ghost a crooked shape, saw a piece of it off or remove it completely.
Place the white sheet (with the eyes facing forward!) over the coat hanger, speaker and light.
Adjust everything until the glow is even and the eyes are positioned just right.
Attach a string to the top of the hanger so you can hang up your ghost.
Feel free to fringe the bottom of the sheet if you like the look of your ghost.

Step 6: Choose the Perfect Location
Your ghost is ready to spook! Hang it in a dark corner, on a porch railing, or from a tree branch – anywhere it can sway gently in the breeze. The subtle movement will make your creation look eerily alive.