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Blood Dripped Halloween Candles

by Jessie Daye

First published: October 8, 2012 | Updated: June 10, 2026

Create creepy Halloween candles by dripping red wax onto white candles for a blood-drip effect.

Blood Dripped Halloween Candles

Author: Jessie Daye
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Total 10 minutes
Create creepy Halloween candles by dripping red wax onto white candles for a blood-drip effect.
Servings Decorated Halloween candles makes

What you need

  • White pillar candles
  • Red taper candles
  • Wax paper
  • Lighter

Directions

  1. Place white pillar candles on wax paper to protect surfaces.
  2. Light the red taper candle and let it burn for about a minute until a small puddle of wax forms.
  3. Tip the red candle and pour the melted red wax onto the edge of the white candle.
  4. Keep moving the red candle around the white candle to create blood drip effects.
  5. The wax dries instantly and the candles can be saved and reused year after year.
    Tip: Taper candles work extremely well for this project. Protect your work surface with wax paper.

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Hi, I'm Jessie. 

I’m a Los Angeles mama, home renovator, and lifelong creative, sharing the things that make everyday life a little more beautiful. I believe food is one of the best ways to bring people together, which is why I love cooking: it turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering. From recipes I make on repeat to DIY projects, home design, and a little bit of real life in between — welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.

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