The Glowing Comeback
After the fart ghost’s accidental comedy, I wanted to make something a little more intentional—but still keep the charm. This ghost became my first functional piece: sculpted to hold two tealights, one for the ghost and one for the pumpkin. The goal was cozy Halloween energy meets happy accident energy. It’s whimsical, imperfect, and designed to light up both the table and the mood.
Shaping
the Glow
I started by forming the ghost’s draped body around a hidden base, giving it that floating-in-motion feel. Then came the pumpkin sidekick, which ended up looking like they were mid-laugh together. This time, I carved open spaces—mouths, eyes, and a few vent holes—to let light pour through. The result already looked like it had personality before a single drop of paint.
Playing With light
Once the clay hardened, I tested how the tealights would shine through. The holes scattered soft light across the table, making the ghost look like it was glowing from within. It was the first time one of my sculptures felt alive, like it had its own little spark of mischief.
Let There Be Boo
After a few coats of white and pops of color, this piece came together perfectly. The metallic orange pumpkin gave a warm contrast, while the ghost’s bright blue mouth made it look perpetually delighted. Once lit, the two of them look like they’re telling ghost stories to each other.
Glowing Reviews
This was the moment where form met function—my first sculptural piece that didn’t just look alive, but actually glowed. It’s part art, part nightlight, and completely ridiculous in the best way. Every time I light it up, it feels like my little ghost finally found its purpose.