This Hocus Pocus DIY black flame candle craft was inspired by the first movie. If you’ve never seen it, you should – it’s a fun little story that has a huge pop culture following.

If you are planning a get-together for Halloween or are wanting to decorate to the max, this craft is perfect for you. It is super simple, inexpensive, and takes just a few supplies from the dollar store. Everyone will be in awe when they see this realistic copy of the candle from the Hocus Pocus movie.

A horizontal image of a Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle on a black candle holder, next to a few potion bottles and two books, one open with faux greenery on top on the left against a white brick background. — The older tweens and teens can make this for a Hocus Pocus party activity.

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Black Flame Candle Craft

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we just love Halloween! It is one of our favorite holidays of the year and we try to go all out with our decorating. The little one and I recently watched the original Hocus Pocus and thought we could recreate the Black Flame Candle from the movie.

If you’re unfamiliar with the story, the candle is supposedly made from the fat of a hanged man. If it is lit by a virgin on Halloween night, it will bring dead spirits back to life. Spirits like the three Sanderson Sisters, Winifred, Mary, and Sarah, who are the witches in the movie, will rise (and spoiler alert: the candle is lit and they come back).

One of the perks of this particular craft is that the completed product is safe for anyone to use. We use a battery-operated candle, so there is no worry about accidentally setting anything on fire. You can safely display it inside or outside your home.

If you need time to gather your supplies, bookmark this page to make it easy when you are ready to create your Hocus Pocus-themed Black Flame Candle.

A vertical image of a completed Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle on a black candle dish, next to a potion bottles and two books, one open on top of a closed book on the right against a white brick background. — Add this spooky Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle to your Halloween decorations this year.

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Why This Black Candle Flame Craft Is the Perfect Craft

It has the perfect balance of spookiness and fun. The candle has original graphics that are great for Halloween or your goth-styled decor without being frightening to the younger kiddos.

It is quick and easy to make and it is safe enough for all ages to either help make or make on their own. The only part the adult in the group may need to do for the younger kiddos is when you melt the wax on the outside of the candle. We don’t even use a hot glue gun in this craft!

It is very affordable. The main components of this craft are a flameless candle and a piece of vellum paper. You can get both from the Dollar Store or on Amazon for under $15. And what’s great is the candle will last for years so you can use it repeatedly.

A vertical image of a Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle, next to a few potion bottles and books against a white brick background. — This Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle DIY is the perfect addition to your Halloween décor.

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Tips for Making a Black Flame Candle

If you don’t have vellum paper, you can also use tracing paper or tissue paper cut to size and taped to a piece of plain printer paper.
The pattern for this Halloween season craft is 6.5” tall by 9.5” wide and is intended for a 3” by 8” pillar candle.
We suggest you protect your work surface with a piece of scrap paper or a newspaper for the melting wax.
As we have not tested what the results would be, we do not recommend using a regular pillar candle instead of a flameless candle.

A vertical image of a Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle on a black candle holder, next to a few potion bottles and two books, one open with faux greenery on top on the right against a white brick background. — You can make this inexpensive Halloween candle DIY craft with a few limited supplies and about 30 minutes.

Supplies for the Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle

Below are the supplies I used to create this craft. Before heading to the craft store, check your craft bin and utility closet. For information on alternative printing options to vellum paper, read the tips section above.

White Flameless Pillar Candle
Vellum Paper
Black Acrylic Craft Paint
White Wax Candle
Stick Lighter
Scissors or Paper Trimmer
Adhesive Tape Runner
Paintbrush
Scrap Paper
Batteries
Black Flame Candle Pattern

The supplies for the Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle.

How to Make A Black Flameless Candle for Halloween

Each step for this Hocus Pocus craft idea is detailed below to make it easier. Keep this page open while creating your Black Flame Candle craft. If you would rather have a printable how-to, scroll down and select the print button.

A printer with the printed free pattern for the Black Flame Candle.

Download and print the free printable Black Flame Candle pattern onto vellum paper.

AN electric flameless candle next to a bottle of black paint and a paintbrush against a white weathered background.

Insert the batteries into the pillar candle. Turn the candle on and using a dry paintbrush, carefully paint the plastic candle flame with black acrylic craft paint.

The free pattern for the Black Flame Candle on a paper cutting machine against a white weathered background.

Trim the black flame candle pattern using a paper trimmer or scissors, along the guidelines.

A plain battery operated candle, next to the free pattern and a roll of adhesive against a white weathered background.

Apply adhesive from a tape runner or scotch tape along both 6.5” ends of the pattern.

A Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle next to a roll of adhesive against a white weathered background.

Center the pattern at the front of the candle and carefully wrap around both sides, shifting slightly until they match at the back of the candle. To get a good bond, press the adhesive down with your finger.

A regular pillar candle next to an electric lighter against a white weathered background.

Light a white real wax candle and let it burn for a few minutes to melt the wax.

A hand holding a candle, dripping wax down a Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle against a white weathered background.

Carefully tip the wax candle over and randomly pour the melted wax along the edge of the flameless candle.

A completed Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle against a white weathered wood backdrop.

Add as much wax and as many drips as you like to have it look like the candle from the movie.

Notes for Making a Black Flame Candle from Hocus Pocus

If you don’t have a battery-operated candle the size we used, you can measure yours and scale the printing down to fit or cut your printed paper down to size.
Vellum paper is a translucent paper used for many purposes. It will give you an opaque appearance to your candle. If need be, you can also use regular printer paper and achieve a fun look for your candle.
We suggest you do not paint the entire electric flame black. This will ensure the light is visible through the black paint.

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Yield: 1 candle

Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle

This Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle is the perfect addition to your Halloween decor. You will need a flameless candle, some craft paint, and our free pattern. You will be on your way to transforming an ordinary flameless candle into the famous Black Flame Candle from Hocus Pocus in just a few easy steps.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

White Flameless Pillar Candle
Translucent Vellum Paper
Black Acrylic Craft Paint
White Wax Candle (can be a tealight)

Tools

Stick Lighter
Scissors or Paper Trimmer
Adhesive Tape Runner or scotch tape
Paintbrush
Scrap Paper
Batteries
Black Flame Candle Pattern

Instructions

Download and print the black flame candle free printable pattern onto translucent vellum paper.
Insert the batteries into the pillar candle. Turn the candle on and using a dry paintbrush, carefully paint the plastic candle flame with black acrylic craft paint. Do not paint the entire flame, making sure the light is visible through the black paint.
Trim the black flame candle pattern using a paper trimmer or scissors, along the guidelines.
Apply adhesive from a tape runner or scotch tape along both 6.5” ends of the pattern. Center the pattern at the front of the candle and carefully wrap around both sides, shifting slightly until they match at the back of the candle. To get a good bond, press the adhesive down with finger.
Light a real white wax candle and let it burn for a few minutes to melt the wax. Protect your work surface with a piece of scrap paper.
Carefully tip the wax candle over and randomly pour the melted wax along the edge of the flameless candle.
Add as much wax and as many drips as you like to have it look like the candle from the movie.

Sarah Nenni-Daher creator of Ruffles and Rain Boots in black shirt against greenery background.

Meet the Creator

Hi there, I’m Sarah Nenni-Daher. I’m a crafty gal and always have at least 14 projects going at once. I am a crafter, designer, DIYer, and pattern maker. I share my creations here and in the Ruffles and Rain Boots® Shop.

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots®, you’ll find DIY gnomes, crafts, gifts, cupcakes, laser crafts, and so much more. I love sharing video tutorials over on YouTube and chatting with other crafters in my Facebook groups. We’d love to have you!