If you are like me and you don’t have an arsenal of Halloween decorations, you don’t want to miss this tutorial! Today, I am sharing how to make spooky Halloween candles from toilet paper and paper towel rolls. So start saving those cardboard rolls and read on!
Want to skip the tutorial? Check out my Facebook page where I made these live!
What you need
You don’t need much to make these spooky candles.
- Cardboard toilet paper and paper towel rolls
- Hot Glue
- Black Paint
- Tooth Picks
- Battery-Operated Tea Lights
How to Make Spooky Halloween Candles
First, start by cutting the cardboard tubes to different lengths. By cutting the rolls and staggering the length, it will give the candles a more realistic look. Next, poke a tiny hole towards the top of the roll all the way through the other side. This hole will be where the toothpick is inserted and this is what will hold the tea light. I used a nail to easily poke through the cardboard. Once the hole is poked, you can insert the tooth pick. Snip off any excess that is hanging out past the roll. You want the toothpick to be even with the end of the roll.
Next, grab your glue gun and drip hot glue around the outside of the top of the roll. This will look like dripping wax once it is painted! After the hot glue is dry, start painting. I used watered down chalk paste, but any black paint should do.
Once the paint is dry, simply place the tea lights in the opening at the top. This is a simple and easy Halloween craft! I love that I had all the supplies to make this in my house!
Looking for other DIY Halloween ideas? Check out this Halloween Tiered Tray idea.
Or if you are into Harry Potter, check out these Harry Potter-inspired potion bottles.
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