Glow-in-the-Dark Ghosts with Cups
An easy Halloween activity that allows children to create little ghosts using paper cups and glow-in-the-dark paint. This fun craft will help to make unique Halloween decorations that shine in the dark!
How to make this craft step-by-step:
Materials
To make a ghost you need:
- a white cardboard cup
- phosphorescent acrylic paint
- a paintbrush
- 2 movable eyes Ø 2.5 cm
- a white pompom
- a black cardstock (300 gsm)
- adhesive glue dots
- a pair of scissors
Step 1
Paint a white cup with glow-in-the-dark acrylic paint and let it dry for about 30 minutes.
Once the paint is dry, apply a second coat on the cup.
Step 2
Stick 2 moveable eyes Ø 2.5 cm with glue dots to add volume.
Step 3
Cut out the ghost's mouth from a thick black card and then stick it on the cup with an adhesive dot.
Step 4
Drill the cup on each side using a small point (compass, pencil lead...) then pass a white caterpillar through the cup.
Step 5
Fold the ends of the caterpillar to create the ghost's arms.
Step 6
Make more little ghosts by varying their facial expressions.
Step 7
Once night falls, the ghosts glow in the dark thanks to the glow-in-the-dark paint!
Materials Needed:
2,99€ (either 1,00 € / pc)
3,59€ (either 0,36 € / pc)
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Customer review
it's a great idea !!!!
c'est génial comme idée !!!!
Hello, how many cups can be made with one bottle of paint? Thank you.
Bonjour avec un flacon de peinture on peut faire combien de gobelets? Merci