BLOOD-DRIP CANDLES

Give plain pillar candles a gruesome finish

Takes 30mins Cost £6.50

Sinnlig red candle, £2.50, Ikea Fenomen white candles, £4 for five, Ikea

1 Light the red candle and let it burn for a few minutes so a pool of wax forms at the base of the wick. Working on a sheet of newspaper, carefully drip the red wax onto one of the white candles. 2 repeat the process until the candles are covered with red drips. take care not to touch the candle or wax while they’re hot, and do not allow children to try this project.