Rust-Oleum Projects
Ghoulish Ghosts
Browse Projects
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Funky Zig Zag Shelf
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Later Leaks
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Estimated Time
1 Day
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Challenge Level
Easy
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Tools & Supplies:
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1 used aluminum beverage can
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1 white, black or silver pipe cleaner
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1 black permanent marker or foam paint pen
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4 x 4 piece of white gauze
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Old newspapers or small drop cloth
- Rinse can with soap and water and allow to fully dry.
- Flip up the tab of the can so that it is upright (be gentle to not rip-off the tab).
- Find a well ventilated area and lay out old newspapers to work on.
- Spray the entire surface with Rust-Oleum® Stops Rust® Clean Metal Primer Spray (optional step).
- Allow the can to dry for two hours.
- Apply two coats of Rust-Oleum® Stops Rust® Gloss White, covering the entire surface in a steady back-and-forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke.
- Let the surface dry for 24 hours.
- On the front center of the can, two inches from the top rim, use a black permanent marker or foam paint pen to draw on a ghostly face.
- Attach a 4x4 piece of thin gauze by draping the gauze over the top of the can.
- Affix a pipe cleaner or piece of yarn (black, silver or white) through the tab on the can to hang your ghoulish ghost.
- Hang anywhere in your home or on your porch for the upcoming Halloween season!