DIY Ghost Candles
Light up your Halloween with these DIY spooky ghost taper candles — an easy craft that adds a touch of eerie charm to your holiday décor.
Cost $10
Equipment
- 4 Cups Hot Water (about 190°F)
- White Taper Candles
- Large Glass Baking Dish
- Parchment paper
- Paper Towels
- Rubber Gloves
- black permanent marker
Instructions
- Place the candles into the baking dish, leaving space between each one, then pour the water inside. If the candles shift and start touching each other, move them apart.
- Allow the candles to soak in the hot water for 10 minutes.
- Using rubber gloves, bend and shape the candles so they are wavy instead of straight.
- While the wax is still soft, smooth out any fingerprints you might have made.
- Place the shaped candles on top of a sheet of parchment paper and gently pat dry with paper towels.
- Allow to set until completely dry and the wax has re-hardened.
- Use a permanent marker to draw eyes and a mouth on your ghost candles.
Notes
- Water Temperature – Aim for 190°F. Hotter water (200°F+) can melt too much wax. Soak about 10 minutes until bendable; reheat water if needed. Don’t force bends or candles may snap.
- Safety – Wear heat-safe gloves to protect your hands from hot water and wax. Flexible gloves work best.
- Cleanup – To remove wax, add hot water to melt it. Never pour wax down the drain.