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Frankenstein and mummy mason jar lanterns glowing beside pumpkins and Halloween decorations

Mason Jar Halloween Craft: Mummy & Frankenstein

Create glowing mummy and Frankenstein mason jar lanterns with simple craft supplies, including gauze, tissue paper, googly eyes, and construction paper. This easy Halloween project is fun to customize and makes a playful decoration for mantels, party tables, and entryways.
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Keyword: DIY Halloween decor, Frankenstein mason jar, Halloween lanterns, mason jar Halloween craft, mummy mason jar

Materials

Mummy Mason Jar

  • Gauze
  • Googly eyes
  • Mason jar
  • Mod Podge
  • Foam brush or likeness
  • Tea light

Frankenstein Mason Jar

  • Green tissue paper
  • Black construction paper
  • Mason jar
  • Mod Podge
  • Foam brush or likeness
  • Tea light

Instructions

Mummy Mason Jar Instructions

  • Cut gauze in uneven strips, the key is for them not to be uniform.
  • Frey ends as desired for a messy look.
  • Cover the outside of your mason jar with Mod Podge.
  • Wrap the gauze, unevenly crisscrossing like you would see on a real mummy.
  • Glue on googly eyes with Mod Podge.
  • Insert tea light.

Frankenstein Mason Jar Instructions

  • Cut the green tissue paper into 1-2 inch strips.
  • Cover the mason jar with Mod Podge.
  • Place green tissue paper on the outside of the jar in vertical strips.
  • Cut out eyes, nose, mouth, bolts, hair, and car from black construction paper.
  • Glue with Mod Podge to the covered mason jar.
  • Insert tea light.
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