{"id":1167,"date":"2024-10-03T16:15:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T16:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/?p=1167"},"modified":"2025-05-09T13:55:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:55:46","slug":"easy-diy-ghost-candles-using-just-hot-water-make-them-in-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/03\/easy-diy-ghost-candles-using-just-hot-water-make-them-in-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy DIY Ghost Candles Using Just Hot Water (Make Them in Minutes!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Learn how to create your own hauntingly cute DIY ghost candles in minutes!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11484840 skip-lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/diy-ghost-candles.jpg\" alt=\"hand holding DIY ghost candles\" width=\"912\" height=\"502\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No crafting magic is required for this spooky project! In just minutes, you can make these DIY ghost candles using just hot water and a Sharpie.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11484844\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DIY-ghost-taper-candles.jpg\" alt=\"white ghost taper candles in black holders on mantle next to plants\" width=\"912\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This DIY ghost candle craft is so simple, it&rsquo;s almost scary! With just a taper candle, some hot water, and a black Sharpie, you can create adorable ghost decorations in minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Trust me, if I can pull this off, anyone can. It&rsquo;s the perfect no-fuss Halloween project for all skill levels, and you&rsquo;ll have a spooky touch to your decor before you know it!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11484845\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/walmart-bag-with-halloween-sign.jpg\" alt=\"hand holding up walmart bag with halloween too cute to spook sign\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chances are, you may already have everything you need for this easy DIY ghost candle craft sitting around your home &ndash; making this DIY essentially free! &#129321;<\/p>\n<p>If not, you can easily pick up affordable supplies anywhere! You can <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shop my exact items from Walmart<\/a> if you&rsquo;d like to keep this craft budget-friendly. I also linked to my wooden Halloween sign (under $10) and mini skeleton decor (under $3) shown in the photos.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11484850\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/taper-candles.jpg\" alt=\"hand holding curved and bent white taper candles\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout outline default-blue\">\n<h2><strong>Tips for making my DIY Halloween candles:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use hot (but not boiling) water:<\/strong> This softens the wax without melting it completely, making the candles easier to bend.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work quickly:<\/strong> Once you remove the candles from the water, they harden fast, so shape them immediately to avoid cracking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have your tools ready:<\/strong> Keep a towel or cloth nearby to gently dry and shape the candle without damaging the wax.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice your ghost faces:<\/strong> Try drawing your ghost face on paper first to get the look you want before using the Sharpie on the candle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Test with a cheap candle:<\/strong> If you&rsquo;re unsure, practice bending with a less expensive candle to get a feel for it before working on your final piece.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trim the wicks:<\/strong> Before lighting your ghost candles cut the wicks down to about 1\/4 inch. This will help extend the burn time and prevent the flame from getting too large, allowing you to enjoy your spooky d&eacute;cor longer!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;bulletList&quot;,null,&quot;listItem&quot;,null]\"><strong>Here&rsquo;s how to make ghost candles in minutes:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>DIY Ghost Taper Candles<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/cgoDQ\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTaper Candles\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/cgoDz\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTaper Candle Holders\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/cgoDI\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlack Sharpie\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHot water\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTowel (for drying)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Fill a container with hot (but not boiling) water. Make sure it\u2019s deep enough to fully submerge the candles. Place the taper candles in the hot water for about 10-15 minutes, or until they become flexible enough to bend without breaking.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/filling-pan-with-electric-tea-kettle-diy-ghost-candles.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>While still in the water, gently bend the candles into your desired shape. Be sure to work quickly, as they harden once removed from the water. Once you&#8217;re happy with the shape, take them out and lay on a towel to dry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/white-taper-candles-in-casserole-dish.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Use your black Sharpie to draw ghost faces on the front of the candles. Get creative with different expressions!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ghost-taper-candles.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cut the wicks down to about 1\/4 inch to help extend the burn time and create a safer flame. Set your spooky ghost candles on display and light them to enjoy your festive Halloween d\u00e9cor!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/diy-ghost-taper-candles-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11484892\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/diy-ghost-taper-candles-3.jpg\" alt=\"hand holding diy ghost taper candles\" width=\"912\" height=\"620\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These adorable DIY ghost taper candles are not only super easy to make but also bring a delightful, spooky ambiance to your Halloween celebrations. Keep in mind, after burning for a while the faces will melt away so be sure to keep your Sharpie handy so you can redraw them when you&rsquo;re done burning and want to enjoy their aesthetic before the next burning session.<\/p>\n<p>Grab your supplies and let your creativity shine for a hauntingly fun project! &#128123;<\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<p class=\"intro lead\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop all my DIY ghost supplies!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><a>See more Halloween deals and inspiration!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to create your own hauntingly cute DIY ghost candles in minutes! No crafting magic is required for this spooky project! 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