Holidays & Entertaining Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Ideas How to Make a Gauzy, Glowing Mummy Pumpkin for Halloween Mummify your doorstep with this no-carve pumpkin decorating idea made from cheesecloth, googly eyes, and a few simple craft supplies. By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 14, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email What You'll Need CheeseclothScissorsFabric stiffenerArtificial pumpkinGlue gun and hotmelt adhesive1-inch googly eyesCrafts knifeBlack acrylic paintPaintbrushGlow-in-the-dark gel paint (We used Plaid Glo Away.) How to Make a Mummy Pumpkin Cut cheesecloth into 4x12-inch strips. Fold strips in half lengthwise. Apply fabric stiffener, following manufacturer's instructions. Apply strips to the pumpkin, leaving the top and bottom of the pumpkin uncovered. Let dry. Hot-glue eyes to pumpkin, creating a scary pumpkin face. Cut four 4x6-inch strips of cheesecloth. Fold strips in half lengthwise. Apply fabric stiffener, following manufacturer's instructions. Cover each eye diagonally, so a little of each eye peeks out. Let dry. Cut out a small mouth from the layers of cheesecloth using a craft knife. Paint the inside of the mouth black. Brush glow-in-the-dark gel paint onto the cheesecloth. Let dry. Enjoy your cool, no-carve pumpkin! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit