How to make a ghost tea light candle holder

Create a hauntingly charming atmosphere with this ghost tealight holder that you can use year after year. 

Create a hauntingly charming atmosphere with this ghost tealight holder! This super-easy craft is sure to be a hit and can be enjoyed year after year.

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Materials

Air drying clay in white 

Baking paper 

Scissors or blade

Paintbrush 

Electric candle 

Paint (optional) 

Varnish (optional) 

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Method

1. Start with a piece of clay about the size of your palm. Knead it for a few minutes until it reaches a smooth, even consistency. 
2. Roll the clay into a ball, then flatten it into a disc. Pinch the edges gently to create a flat circle about 2–3 millimetres thick and roughly the size of your hand.
3. Take a large piece of baking paper, scrunch it into a cone shape, and place it on your work surface—this will be the mould for your Ghost Tealight Holder, so ensure it's large enough to fit a tealight underneath. 
4. Drape the flattened clay over the cone, pressing gently to create a ghostly shape. Ensure the base of the clay is even so it will sit flat.
5. Dip your finger in water, using circular motions to smooth any creases or dents in the clay. Choose a spot for the ghost’s face, then puncture small holes for the eyes and mouth using scissors or a tool with a pointed end. Perfect the circles with the end of a paintbrush.
6. Allow your ghost to dry in a warm place for 12 hours. Remove the inner mould, then let it dry for another 12 hours. Once fully dry, you can paint and varnish it if desired.
7. Finally, place a tealight underneath your ghost and enjoy the spooky glow!

I hope you loved making this craft as much as I did! Tag @kidspot and @stellarperformingarts so we can see your creations! 

Originally published as How to make a ghost tea light candle holder