DIY Ghost Lanterns: Spooky Solar Decor with Soji Solar Lanterns

Halloween is just around the corner, and it's time to transform your outdoor space into a glowing graveyard of ghoulish delights! If you're looking for a fun, eco-friendly way to light up your yard, look no further than Soji Solar Lanterns from Allsop Home & Garden. These lanterns not only add an inviting glow to your garden but also serve as the perfect base for creating enchanting DIY ghost lanterns.

In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to craft your own spooky spirits using Soji Solar Lanterns, white chiffon or cheesecloth fabric, black felt, and a hot glue gun. Let's get started!

What You’ll Need

• Soji Solar Lanterns in White – These lanterns are lightweight, durable, and solar-powered, making them ideal for outdoor Halloween decorations.
• White Chiffon or Cheesecloth Fabric – These materials drape beautifully and create a ghostly effect when illuminated.
• Black Felt – For crafting eerie eyes and mouths.
• Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – To attach the felt pieces securely.
• Scissors – For cutting the fabric and felt.

1. Cut the Ghost Body

Take your white chiffon or cheesecloth fabric and cut it into large squares or rectangles. The size should be sufficient to drape over the lantern, allowing the edges to flow down and create a ghostly silhouette. Cut a hole in the top to go over the solar lantern hanger and solar housing so it can still get sunlight.

2. Create the Ghost Face

Using black felt, cut out shapes for the eyes and mouth. You can opt for classic round eyes with a jagged mouth for a traditional ghost look, or get creative with different expressions.

3. Attach the Face to the Fabric

Position the cut-out felt pieces onto the center of the fabric. Using a hot glue gun, carefully attach the felt to the fabric. Be sure to press firmly to ensure a secure bond.

4. Drape the Ghost Over the Lantern

Once the glue has dried, drape the fabric over the Soji Solar Lantern. Adjust the fabric to achieve the desired ghostly effect, allowing the edges to flow naturally.

5. Illuminate Your Ghost Lantern

As dusk falls, your Soji Solar Lantern will automatically light up, casting a warm glow through the chiffon or cheesecloth fabric. The black felt face will add an eerie touch, bringing your ghost lantern to life.