Ghostly Cheesecloth Specters
Create ethereal, life-sized spirits that appear to float silently through your home or garden. Using foam mannequin heads, wire coat hangers for arms, and thin wooden dowels, construct a basic human-shaped frame. Drench several yards of cheap white cheesecloth in a mixture of fabric stiffener or liquid cornstarch and drape it over the frame, shaping it to look like a draping, faceless ghost with flowing robes.
Once the fabric dries completely, it will hold its shape, allowing you to remove the internal support frame. Hang these lightweight, hollow specters from the ceiling or tree branches using fishing line. Because they are hollow and lightweight, they will sway gently with the slightest breeze, creating a incredibly realistic, haunting movement that looks remarkably like a real paranormal encounter.