DIY Modern Halloween Candle Decor

2 min read September 13, 2026 Sarah Khandjian
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Add Halloween decor to your home without sacrificing style. This Modern DIY Halloween Candle Decor is the perfect way to add a festive look to your table or mantel. It's easy-to-make and as spooky as it is chic!

 

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Remove the plastic backing from the spider temporary tattoos.

 

DIY Modern Halloween Candle Decor step 1
Step
2

Place a temporary spider tattoo face down on a battery-operated candle.

 

DIY Modern Halloween Candle Decor step 2
Step
3

Dip your fingers into a small bowl of water and wet the back of the tattoo. Repeat until the paper backing is fully saturated. Press firmly down on the tattoo to transfer the image and then gently slide the paper backing away. Repeat steps 1-3 and add more spider tattoos around the entire candle.

DIY Modern Halloween Candle Decor step 3 part 1
DIY Modern Halloween Candle Decor step 3 part 2
Step
4

Plug in your hot glue gun and allow it to heat up. Use the glue gun to add a small amount of hot glue to the back of a plastic spider. Place the spider, with the glue side down on the outside of the candle holder. Repeat and add as many spiders as you like.

 

DIY Modern Halloween Candle Decor step 4
Step
5

Place two AA batteries inside each flameless candle and place the candles inside each of the candle holders. Now you can add a creepy crawly look to your dining room table, mantel or side table!

 

DIY Modern Halloween Candle Decor step 5

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