18. Hanging Cheesecloth Specters
Create life-sized, floating specters that haunt your yard or hallways using cheap cheesecloth and fabric stiffener. Drape wet, starch-soaked cheesecloth over a mannequin head, a balloon, or a wire frame to shape the head and shoulders, letting the rest of the fabric drape loosely to the floor. Once the fabric dries completely, it becomes rigid and holds its shape, allowing you to remove the form beneath. Hang these lightweight, hollow ghosts from the ceiling with fishing line for an incredibly realistic, floating apparition effect.