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Halloween Decor Projects
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All of the DIY projects I've done for affordable Halloween decorations.
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Halloween Ghosts
 
Potion Bottles

Halloween Ghosts

These are the materials I used to create my creepy Halloween ghosts.

 
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Using a styrofoam head makes the end result look more realistic!
STUDIO LIMITED 11.4" Styrofoam Mannequin Head
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Here is a three-pack of heads if you want to make several ghosts!
12" 3 Pcs Tall Female Foam Wig Head Stand
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The texture of cheese cloth helps make the ghosts look a bit more realistic and spooky!
Cheesecloth Grade 90, 36 Sq Ft, Reusable
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Make sure to get the matte mod podge to glue the cheese cloth onto the styrofoam head
Mod Podge Matte Sealer Glue & Finish 16oz
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Foam brushes for the mod podge.
Foam Paint Brushes 1.6 Inch, 8 Count
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Clear fishing line to hang your ghost from the ceiling and give it a floating effect.
Clear Fishing Line Wire 755 ft Invisible
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Clear push pins to attach the fishing line to the ghost and hang it from the ceiling :)
150 Clear Push Pins by Luxurecourt, Flat Head
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Potion Bottles

These DIY potion bottles adds such a nice touch to Halloween decorations. They make perfect fillers for any gaps that need something.

 
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Perfect glass bottle for your potion bottle
Magic Season Glass Potion Bottles 9oz 2pcs
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This hand sander will help you rough up your bottles to make them a little more vintage and spooky.
3M Drywall Hand Sander 3 1/4 in. x 8-3/4 in. (1-Each) DRHS-008
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You can use any cheap paint with any color of your choosing (I prefer black). Wipe it on with a paper towel to give it that hazey finish.
Artecho Black Acrylic Paint, Lamp Black (120ml)
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