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Dollar Store HacksNo. 7360 · The 2026 edition

Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Candles Halloween DIY

Transform pool noodles into spooky candles with this easy Halloween DIY!

Easy Easy budget Ages 10+

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Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Candles Halloween DIY
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Create festive Halloween decorations using Dollar Tree pool noodles. Cut, glue, and paint them to look like realistic flickering candles. Add black stripes and white highlights for a polished, eerie effect.

You'll need

Directions

  1. Slice the pool noodle into segments to build the candle shape; use a long piece for the main candle and smaller bits for wax drips and accents.
  2. With a hot glue gun, fasten the small pieces onto the main candle, arranging them to look like melting wax.
  3. Apply a coat of orange acrylic paint over the entire candle. Wait for it to dry completely.
  4. Using a fine brush, paint black stripes or spooky patterns. Color the candle's top black or a dark orange to mimic a burned wick.
  5. As an extra touch, dab a little white paint onto the drips to give them a shiny, realistic appearance.

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