Craft Tube Candles

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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These creepy candles are the perfect Halloween decoration to add a touch of drama to your home. Inexpensive materials come together to make spooky, dripping candles that will impress guests.

Project Time
60 to 70 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Use three craft rolls to make a collection of spooky candles. Using an X-acto knife, cut the craft rolls horizontally so they are different lengths when sitting on a flat surface.

Craft Tube Candles step 1
Step
2

Put a ring of hot glue around the outside of the tea light and set it inside the craft roll. Make sure the candle’s flame is the only thing that sticks out from the craft roll. Create drips of hot glue with your hot glue gun to make it look like the candles are melting.

Craft Tube Candles step 2
Step
3

Paint the outside of each craft roll with black enamel paint. Make sure to cover the white top of the tea light with paint as well while avoiding the flame. Allow paint to dry.

Craft Tube Candles step 3
Step
4

And in just a short amount of time you have the perfect decorations for a spooky Halloween soiree or to simply decorate your home for Halloween. And what’s even better? There’s no need to worry about keeping these candles lit!

Looking for more Halloween DIY projects? Check out these 23 Frightfully Fab DIY Halloween Ideas!

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