Halloween Candle Making Ideas

##### Halloween Candle Making Ideas

Halloween is a time for creating spooky, magical and fun decorations, and making your own candles is one of the most creative projects you can do! With a few materials and some imagination, you can make beautiful handcrafted Halloween candles that will look great in your home and be enjoyed by all. Here are some great ideas for making your own Halloween candles.

##### Materials

Before you get started, you will need to gather all the materials you will need. Here’s the list of supplies for making Halloween candles:

* Wax
* Melting pot
* Candle molds
* Wicks
* Accent pieces, such as glitter, beads, and ribbons

##### Steps for Making Halloween Candles

Once you have all your materials, it’s time to begin. Here are the steps to making Halloween candles:

1. Begin by heating the wax in the melting pot until it is completely melted.
2. Once the wax is melted, add any color or scent that you would like to your candles.
3. Pour the wax into your candle molds.
4. Allow the candles to cool and then remove the molds.
5. Lastly, add any accents to your candles such as glitter, beads, or ribbons.

##### Ideas and Inspiration

Now that you know how to make your own Halloween candles, here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing:

* **Glitter Pumpkins**: To make these fun glitter pumpkins, start by melting orange wax. Add some glitter to the wax before pouring it into the molds. Place a wick in the center and allow to cool. Once cooled, tie a ribbon around the top as a stem.

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* **Jack-o’-Lanterns**: Create a classic Jack-o’-Lantern by melting orange wax and adding a wick in the center of the mold. Draw a face on the candle once cooled with a black marker.

* **Spider Web Candles**: Make spooky spider web candles by meltin white wax and pouring it into the molds. Dribble black wax in thin strands around the top of the molds before the wax hardens. Place a wick in the center and add any other accents such as glitter or beads.

* **Glow-in-the-Dark Candles**: Make your own glow-in-the-dark candles by melting any color wax and adding glow-in-the-dark powder. Place a wick in the center and add any other accents, such as glitter or ribbons.

About the only limit to what you can do with Halloween candles is your own imagination. Have fun getting creative with your own ideas and make a special set of handcrafted, spooky and gorgeous candles to set the perfect atmosphere for your Halloween celebration!