Looking for a quick and fun DIY for Halloween? This unique decorative candle is easy to make, whether you're a beginner or an expert. Perfect for hosting a creative workshop with family or friends, it requires few materials (container, wax, wick, fragrance, glitter) while offering an infinite number of styles.
Halloween DIY Idea: Decorative Candle
Halloween is the perfect time to unleash your creativity and dive into the enchanting world of handmade candles. Why not create some handcrafted candles with a spooky or fantastical design?
A creative activity to share with family or friends
Transform this moment into a creative Halloween craft workshop with your children or loved ones! Easy to organize, this Halloween DIY workshop requires few materials and is suitable for all levels. In addition to being a fun and sensory activity, everyone leaves with their own personalized handmade candle to give as a gift or to incorporate into their fall decor.
Simple materials for a spectacular effect
Bring out your most beautiful natural dyes, biodegradable glitter, and dried flowers in autumnal hues. Play with textures, shapes, and scents. Our range of gothic fragrances will bring a mysterious and captivating atmosphere to your creations.
Recipe for an original Halloween candle
Autumn is here, and with it, the mysterious atmosphere of Halloween. This season invites us to decorate our homes with creations as original as they are frightening! Important: this creation is strictly decorative if you choose to incorporate flammable elements (like a small plastic skeleton). In this case, the candle must not be lit. For a safe and functional candle, make the recipe without incorporating plastic decorations or other flammable materials.
What you need:
- Container of your choice
- Wax of your choice (here we opted for olive wax)
- 7 to 10% scented oil (here, “Nature Morte”)
- Biodegradable glitter
- A wick adapted to the size of your container
- A beaker
- A drill bit centering device, homemade or ready-to-use
- A plastic skeleton (if you include this decoration, you will not be able to light the candle, it will be strictly decorative).
Making your Halloween candle
Enough theory, time for practice!
1. Prepare your container: center the wick. If you are incorporating a skeleton, gently position it at the bottom, around the wick.
2. Melt the wax: Bring it to operating temperature, pour it into a beaker, then add 7 to 10% of fragrance. Stir for 5 to 10 minutes so that the fragrance fully diffuses into the wax.
3. Secure the wick: place a centering device. For unusual containers, make a homemade centering device (see below).
4. Pour the wax: Pour slowly along the wick to avoid bubbles and obtain a smooth surface.
5. Add the finishing touch: Sprinkle with biodegradable glitter for a magical, shimmering effect.
And to extend the magic of the holidays, why not discover our tutorial for making a pumpkin candle. A magical and fragrant creation to make yourself for Christmas.
Recommendations for use and storage
Use
As stated in the article, this candle is decorative and should not be lit, due to the presence of the plastic skeleton. If you want to make a functional and safe version, you just need to follow the same DIY steps by removing the skeleton or any other decorative element made of plastic or flammable material. The glitter is not affected, it is biodegradable, you can leave it when the candle is lit.
Storage
To prevent dust particles from settling on the surface and the scents from fading too quickly, cover your candle with a suitable lid or a protective veil that allows air to circulate. This simple precaution helps preserve the olfactory intensity of your creation.
Additional Creative Halloween Ideas
DIY Bloody Candle
Bloody result guaranteed!
DIY Ice Cube Candle
An original creation made with ice cubes!
Let your creativity run wild by experimenting with textures (gel, wax, glitter), scents, and shapes. Get inspired by our many DIY tutorials available on our Instagram account: @terredebougies.
Up to you !
Dare to explore new combinations of materials and fragrances, using our accessories and advice to imagine new creations that reflect you, or consult our different recipe ideas. To your locks... ready, create!
