Intermediate

Halloween LED Creepy Candle

Supplies

WX739L 20V MAKERX Rotary Tool
WX742L.9 20V MAKERX Air Brush
WX743L.9 20V MAKERX Mini Heat Gun
WX746L.9 20V MAKERX Mini Glue Gun
LED Flameless Real Wax Battery Operated Candles
Glue Gun Sticks
Purple and Black Airbrush Paint

Tool Tip: Before airbrushing, test and practice on a scrap piece of paper or a paper towel and adjust the settings accordingly. Wear heat resistant gloves while using the heat gun and work in a well-ventilated area.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Steps

1. Carefully use the rotary tool to rough up and cut out groves along the top of each LED candle. Tip: Keep it uneven for an organic creepy look.

blank candle next to air brush, mini glue gun, rotary tool, and heat gun

rotary tool cutting top to give it edges

2. Wave the heat gun in a consistent motion about three to six inches away from the top of the candle. The heat gun will melt down and smooth out the rough cuts of the candle while starting to create a dripping effect. Tip: Use a piece of parchment paper to project your workspace.

using heat gun to melt the top of the candle

3. Use the glue gun to add more dramatic faux drips. Drip hot glue along the top of the candle as well as the base around the bottom of the candle until there’s more “wax” build up.

using glue gun to reform the top of melted candle

using glue gun to reform the back of the melted candle

using glue gun to add drippings the side of melted candle

4. Fill the airbrush cup ⅓ of the way full with purple airbrush paint and lightly spray the outside of each candle. Once done, empty out the airbrush cup and fill withblack airbrush paint. Continue airbrushing light details on the outside of the candles until happy with the look. focusing on the edges of each cut.