{"id":41757,"date":"2021-10-12T17:23:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T16:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/guides\/halloween-candle-making-ideas"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:33:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:33:54","slug":"halloween-candle-making-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/halloween-candle-making-ideas","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Candle Making Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is a special and spooky time to bring family and friends together to share <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/ideas-and-creativity\">ideas<\/a> for creating your very own Halloween decoration for the home. Traditionally speaking, candles were used to help <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/a-guide-to-creating-your-own-soap-products\">guide<\/a> spirits away from the home, as well as providing a source of light of course and rather than creating just black candles, we thought we\u2019d help you be a bit more creative.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/abbey-white-of-makes-scents-candles-to-lead-new-cosy-owl-virtual-candle-making-events\">Abbey White<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makesscentsstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makes Scents Studio<\/a>, we have put together a creative guide full of inspirational ideas for the home <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/a-summers-beach-gel-votive-candle\">candle<\/a> makers this Halloween. These stylish <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-bleeding-heart-wax-melts\">DIY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-a-candle\">candle making<\/a> ideas are accessible to beginners and the more advanced candle makers alike.<br \/><br \/>You can also view the video explaining how to make these on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cosyowlcandles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> profile.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Always check your chosen <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/fragrance-oils-for-candle-making\/premium-fragrance-oils\/cosy-owl-premium-1-million-type-fragrance-oil\">fragrance oil<\/a> flash point temperature. Make sure when you are adding the fragrance oil it is below this temperature to avoid scent evaporation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boo Candle Bubble<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-43531\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"590\" height=\"590\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307915384_610644090728468_1422382468892075016_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Difficulty: EASY<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>C3 soy wax<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-dyes\/bekro-227-cream-candle-dye\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Cream bekro dye<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Fragrance oil<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-containers\/glass-container-37cl-bubble-ball\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Bubble candle container<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wicks\/tcr-series-wick-120mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Wick TCR 36\/22<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-making-extras\/glue-dots-pack-of-100-15mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Glue Dot<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step by step <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/temperature-guidelines\">instructions<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Melt the wax in a double boiler.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>While the wax is melting, heat up your candle container (this can be done in the oven at around 40c). This will help with glass adhesion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Let the wax <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/glitters\/lake-blue-biodegradable\">cool<\/a> down to about 60c.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Add the dye, and the fragrance oil. Mix gently for 2 minutes.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Secure your wick in your <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-kits\/candle-making-kits\/soy-wax-mulled-wine-christmas-candle-making-kit\">warm<\/a> container using a glue dot ensuring it\u2019s centered. You may also want to use a wick centring tool or peg to keep the wick upright and in place.<\/li>\r\n<li>Gently pour your wax in your container and leave to set.<\/li>\r\n<li>You can then add the letter decors. This can be done by sticking some black paper, or with a marker pen. We used some vinyl stickers.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/SSfsTZaSo2ETcivxXWZxn7SOn564SteK-PsjWy33H7gsUyDwyojK4uQG5_tX7YU07sBPg9Y6bU0fGunLfgkABUtSRH7ESxsVXeZNlOwGrAnWweE1xIDS8aKYgw9YFXE6utwJZ_pm=s0\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Pumpkin Candle Bubble<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-43533\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"575\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/307951890_610644077395136_761591422196733717_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Difficulty: MEDIUM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Candle Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Nature C3 soy wax<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-dyes\/bekro-6099-25-orange-candle-dye\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Orange bekro dye<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/all-fragrances\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Fragrance oil<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-containers\/glass-container-37cl-bubble-ball\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Bubble container<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wicks\/tcr-series-wick-120mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Wick TCR 36\/22<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-making-extras\/glue-dots-pack-of-100-15mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Glue Dot<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step by step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Melt the wax in a double boiler.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>While the wax is melting, heat up your candle container (this can be done in the oven at around 40c). This will help with glass adhesion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Let the wax cool down to about 60c.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Add the dye, and the fragrance oil. Mix gently for 2 minutes.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Secure your wick in your warm container using a glue dot ensuring it\u2019s centered. You may also want to use a wick centring tool or peg to keep the wick upright and in place.<\/li>\r\n<li>Gently pour your wax in your container and leave to set.<\/li>\r\n<li>You can then add the pumpkin face decor. This can be done by sticking some black paper, or with a marker pen. We used some vinyl stickers.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Wax Melt Leaf Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-wax\/soy-wax\/kerasoy-4120-pillar-wax\">Kerasoy 4120<\/a> pillar wax<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/fresh-cut-grass\">Green<\/a> bekro dye<\/li>\r\n<li>Fragrance oil (same as the candle)<\/li>\r\n<li>Leaf wax melt mould<\/li>\r\n<li>Glitter<\/li>\r\n<li>Mica<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step by step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Melt the wax in a double boiler.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>While the wax is melting, prepare your mould. Wash it and dry it thoroughly.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Add glitter and mica to the bottom of each mould.<\/li>\r\n<li>Let the wax cool down to about 60c.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Add the dye, and the fragrance oil (make sure this is the same fragrance as the candle). Mix gently for 2 minutes.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Gently pour your wax in your mould and leave to set for 4 hours.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Unmould gently and arrange the wax melt on top of your candle as ornaments.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Note: Remove the leaf melts from the candle before use, as the glitter and mica can clog up the wick in a candle. These should be used only as <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/sandalwood-vanilla-leaf-wax-melts-guide\">wax melts<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bubbling Cauldron Candle<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-43539\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"587\" height=\"587\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-64x64.png 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.08.56.png 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Difficulty: ADVANCED<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wax\/soy-wax\/kerasoy-4130-container-wax\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Kerasoy container wax<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wax\/soy-wax\/kerasoy-4120-pillar-wax\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Kerasoy pillar wax<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Beeswax white<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-dyes\/bekro-71-917-green-candle-dye\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Green bekro dye<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Fragrance oil<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-containers\/metal-containers\/orla-30cl-candle-container-black\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Orla 300ml containers<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wicks\/tcr-series-wick-120mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">TRC 36\/22 wick<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-making-extras\/glue-dots-pack-of-100-15mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Glue Dot<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-supplies\/wax-melt-supplies\/moulds-for-wax-melts\/wax-melt-round-mould-24\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Wax melt mould round\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Plastic pipettes<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step by step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Make the bubble wax melts:\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Melt the Kerasoy pillar wax in a double boiler.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While the wax is melting, <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/glitters\/pure-white-biodegradable\">clean<\/a> your wax melt mould. Rinse with water and dry thoroughly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Let the wax cool down to about 60c.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Add the dye, and the fragrance oil. Mix gently for 2 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Pour into the wax moulds. Leave to set for a couple of hours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\r\n<li>Make the container candle:\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Melt the Kerasoy container wax in a double boiler.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Let the wax cool down to about 60c.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Add the dye, and the fragrance oil. Mix gently for 2 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Secure your wick in your warm container using a glue dot ensuring it\u2019s centred. You may also want to use a wick centring tool or peg to keep the wick upright and in place.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Gently pour your wax in your container leaving room at the top to add your bubble wax melts.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Leave to set.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once the container candle wax has set, unmould your bubble wax melts and place them in your container candle.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Reheat the remaining container wax, and pour gently into your candle container in <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/checkout\">order<\/a> to encase the bubble wax melts in wax.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Leave to set.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\r\n<li>Make the overflowing wax effect<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Melt the beeswax (only a few grams per candle).\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Add some dye.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Using a plastic pipette, pipe the wax into the pipette and apply slowly around the edges of the container. We used beeswax to ensure drips form on instant contact with the container.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Leave to set.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/mHDuaX8Fcxslf6T6TUf6qRMjPIvggmIxEMGQ6LTWZZJsmlu6I1sPQt07LNoyzr2aq_uD2T2ba6UJ8_E_a08R9LLnSZeOPof-oBmX6BYMZoG66v7QgayvtF4EotiStgNo35t3aZkG=s0\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spooky Candles Ghosts<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-43540\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"585\" height=\"585\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-64x64.png 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-15.09.19.png 1284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Difficulty: EASY<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wax\/soy-wax\/kerasoy-4130-container-wax\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Kerasoy container wax<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-dyes\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Bekro dye<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Fragrance oil<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-containers\/metal-containers\/orla-30cl-candle-container-black\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Orla 300ml containers<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wicks\/tcr-series-wick-120mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">TRC 36\/22 wick<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-making-extras\/glue-dots-pack-of-100-15mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Glue Dot<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step by step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Melt the wax in a double boiler.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Let the wax cool down to about 60c. Add the dye, and the fragrance oil. Mix gently for 2 minutes.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Secure your wick in your warm container using a glue dot ensuring it\u2019s centered. You may also want to use a wick centring tool or peg to keep the wick upright and in place.<\/li>\r\n<li>Gently pour your wax in your container and leave to set.<\/li>\r\n<li>You can then add the deco to the container. This can be done by sticking some colour papers, or with a marker pen. We used some vinyl stickers. You can also add some sweets, spiders etc as decorations on top, but please make sure to remove these before lighting the candle.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oqb7Z-mOK10jJFMPfDzmHaorXWXkVyX6cBLvAa1d69wTco4ZsNsOnhRLTqRI1L22rOCaFNGMW3rvc1ad-2x0q9YURN8erWNTNe0Z1_8PLEvFaSZ-87U_vbH033vgQO_-CvK62YRw=s0\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Witchcraft Candle<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-43535\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"577\" height=\"577\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/308142941_610644087395135_7769695580271164826_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Difficulty: EASY<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wax\/soy-wax\/kerasoy-4130-container-wax\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Kerasoy container wax<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Fragrance oil<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-containers\/metal-containers\/purple-patterned-tin\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Purple Patterned candle tin 150ml<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-wicks\/tcr-series-wick-120mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">TRC 33\/18<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-making-extras\/glue-dots-pack-of-100-15mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Glue Dot<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step by step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Melt the wax in a double boiler.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Let the wax cool down to about 60c.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Add the dye, and the fragrance oil. Mix gently for 2 minutes.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Secure your wick in your warm container using a glue dot ensuring it\u2019s centered. You may also want to use a wick centring tool or peg to keep the wick upright and in place.<\/li>\r\n<li>Gently pour your wax in your container and leave to set.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pyNrIsahsK9z2qfYNIi88YQzllYTXZBvpYCjp31oxgmiXsP1Gn1_wjr7yITtHL7KfooQRSErnSXECexUqdXoSE4QTVGIZc1i09wlh_Z5ueywOl52EZ9uU1GfxG-QIlj_Eh6ITAeA=s0\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Safety notes\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you put spiders, sweets or any decorations on top, remove them before lighting or keep it as a <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/glitters\/heart-candle-glitter\">decorative<\/a> candle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Keep children and animals away from open flames or hot wax if they&#8217;re helping during the process.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Halloween costumes are extremely flammable so please keep away from any candle making activities!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is a special and spooky time to bring family and friends together to share ideas for creating your very own Halloween decoration for the home. 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