I’ve had a weird thing for blood this year, lot’s of creepy bloody ideas in my head this year! First up is a set of do-it-yourself bleeding Halloween candle holders. The frost glass and shiny blood combine with the flickering candle light to offer up a warm glow Morticia Addams would certainly approve of.
I received the paint used in this project as part of the DecoArt blogger outreach program.
You could add the “blood” to plain glass but I knew I was using battery operated candles and wanted to obscure the fake candles a bit. Frosted glass paint was easier to use than etching cream. I used a glossy red paint for the blood, it stays shiny and wet looking.
The large candle is from a set of remote controlled battery operated candles I picked up on a whim. I had no idea how helpful they would be until the power went out and my night-light dependent daughter had a melt down. Of course it happened when I was closing the barn and she was supposed to be sleeping…
Halloween Candle Holder Supplies:
? Glass Candle Holders – Dollar Tree is the place to be for these
? White Frosted Glass Enamels Paint
? Tuscan Red Gloss Enamels Paint
? Styrofoam Cup – It is Pumpkin Spice time after all!
Instructions:
1. Paint the glass candle holder with the frosted glass paint. I used two coats to get it a little more opaque. Let dry completely
2. Wedge the cup inside the glass
3. Squeeze the paint around the top of the glass, get the whole thing covered but make some spots thicker than others
4. Tap the glass on the table and the paint will run down the sides of the glass
5. Twist and pull up to remove the cup
6. Let the paint dry
7. Add a battery operated candle
Right now I’ve got them sitting with my only completed Halloween display in the house. I was too focused on the spider party and the skeletons on the front lawn to get much done in the house.
Besides, everyone knows the best way to enjoy Halloween decorations is by tripping over tubs in the living room right?
For more gruesome goodies check out my Bleeding Flowers and my Halloween Page or start with these easy DIY’s:
Ashley says
Love these!! I’ve made the bleeding candles before, but I like this candle holder idea better! Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to do this next week.
Ashley says
these are too cool! I’ve been looking for a fun project to do for Halloween! my kids will love this
Laurie Floyd says
Ooooh……I like these!! Going to try making some for my Halloween party!!! Thanks for sharing! Hope it is as easy as it looks!
Pam says
Those are really cute and very unique DIY candles. I think even I could manage that. I love that you frosted the glasses. I need to try these this weekend.
Brandi Crawford says
These are so cool! I love how easy it looks to make these. I need to try this for Halloween.
Milena says
I love Halloween! These came out great! I would have never have thought of putting the cup into the holder like that!
Amber Lynn Ault says
Wow these are great! CREEPY!
Liz Mays says
That was such a clever way to make the bleeding effect. The thickness of the paint really did the trick!
Bree says
I love these! What a great diy for Halloween decor. Hopefully I can make these as nice as you did!
Alicia Taylor says
OOOh! Those look really cool! Especially when lit. I am sad we won’t be doing our annual Halloween party this year – but I’m pinning these for next year.
Nicole Aguilar says
These are awesome!!! I know a few ghouls that would keep these out year round.
Rebecca B says
cool. Spooky and creepy all at once. Love it. Off to make me a couple.
Cynthia says
Looks so creepy and awesome! Love it! We don’t usually decorate our house for Halloween but this looks so cool that I’m feeling like making a couple!
Kristin says
These are so cool!!!! We are definitely going to make them!
Ashley says
These turned out really spooky and cool. I think they would be fun to set in our windows while we are out trick or treating!
Jamie says
Those are so cool and look so easy! I would love to make these for Halloween!
Gail says
My only problem is getting a fun can that big. Just me and my husband so we don’t get that big a can and coffee doesn’t come in metal cans anymore. But I think I could get a plastic pail at dollar tree that would work. I like the ghost wind socks. Happy Halloween.