Learn how to make a ghost candle centerpiece for Halloween using LED candles and gauze for a spooky yet charming table display. Perfect for quick, budget-friendly Halloween décor.
I absolutely love Halloween and enjoy crafting for it!
While I am all about an elaborate, major halloween DIY, I also obviously appreciate the simple crafts, too.
I got the idea to turn a set of LED candles into a cluster of ghosts after seeing this super popular ghost wreath that everyone was doing versions of.
What a good reminder - all you need is some gauzy fabric and a rounded base to make a cute ghost!
I love this idea for party decor, a spooky centerpiece, or as I am using it - for styling halloween shelves!
How to Make a Ghost Candle Centerpiece for Halloween
These LED candle ghosts are a perfect centerpiece or shelf decor for Halloween!
Supplies needed:
- Battery powered candles in a glass holder - I used these
- White gauze fabric - I used this table runner
- Foam balls - 3" fit my candle holder perfectly
- Black cardstock, paper, felt, or foam
- Hole punch or scissors
- Hot glue
Steps to make:
STEP 1: Arrange
Arrange your candles in a cluster. If you have a long table, make it a long cluster. For a round table or shelf, you want might it more of a round cluster.
If your candlesticks are varying heights, mix them up for an interesting look.
STEP 2: Add the balls
Add a styrofoam ball to the top of each candle. If the fit is perfect, you might be able to wedge them in place.
I wanted to be sure that mine were very secure - I have kids and don't want anything falling apart - so I added a dot of hot glue to the rim of each candle.
By just using a dot, they are secure enough for a tabletop, but loose enough that I can easily remove the glue and re-use the candles after Halloween.
Press the balls into place and let dry.
STEP 3: Drape
Drape the whole arrangement with your fabric. I went over the candles, then back, then back again for 3 layers with my table runner.
Then, carefully use your fingers to press down in between the candles. This helps each "ghost" have a distinctive shape so they don't blend together into one white blob.
STEP 4: Add eyes
Cut eyes and mouth out of black paper or fabric. I used a hole punch for simplicity and gave each ghosts 2 eyes and a mouth.
They actually stick pretty well just with static electricity, but I recommend adding a dot of hot glue to keep them in place.
Learn from my mistakes - add the hot glue to the white fabric and press the black dot in place. Don't try to hot glue the tiny dot in your fingers - you will get burned!
STEP 5: Light and enjoy!
Light the candles and enjoy the spooky ambiance! So much fun!
I love this simple craft and think it looks chic and totally unexpected, especially next to the dark green walls in our guest bedroom!
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Hello, I'm Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I've transformed three homes and now I'm dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let's turn your house into a home together!
