Ghostlight Tower - DIY PVC Candlesticks for Halloween

When the lights go dim and the ghosts begin to whisper, the Ghostlight Tower rises to set the perfect Halloween mood. Made from nothing more than PVC pipes, tealights, and a touch of eerie creativity, this spooky candlestick tower brings haunted-house vibes right into your living room.

Each “candle” glows with a flickering flame, surrounded by cobwebs and tiny ghost figures that seem to dance in the shadows. What’s magical is how ordinary plumbing pipes transform into a haunting centerpiece that looks straight out of a gothic movie set.

This project is not just about light — it’s about atmosphere. Whether you place it by your doorway to greet trick-or-treaters, or make it the centerpiece of your Halloween party setup, the Ghostlight Tower adds a chilling yet classy touch to your décor.

1. 1.5" PVC pipes
2. Hot Glue Gun
3. Masking tape
4. Silver Marker
5. Dark Brown Spray paint
6. Tissue Paper
7. LED tealights

1. Choose PVC pipes in different heights preferably in ascending order to create a tiered candlestick look.
2. Cut the pipes to desired lengths.
3. Assemble them stick them on a cardboard.
4. Cut cardboard pieces sized to the bottom footprint of the assembled pipes.
5. Glue the cardboard under the pipes

1. Heat the hot glue gun and work on a protected surface.
2. Starting at the top rim of each pipe, squeeze hot glue in downward drips to mimic melted wax, vary drip lengths for realism.
3. Repeat for every pipe that will appear as a candle.

1. Spray the whole structure with your chosen candle base color.
2. Here we sprayed with dark brown color.

1. Use masking tape rolled into a small disk placed inside the pipe to form a snug seat so the tealight sits slightly recessed and stable.
2. Spray them again.

1. With the base color dry, paint the hot-glue “wax” drips using an marker that matches real wax color. Here we used silver marker.

1. Take few tissue paper in square sizes.
2. Bundle a small bit of paper and cover it with another tissue paper square.
3. Put 2 dots with marker pen to create the eyes.
4. Use hot glue to affix them onto the candle's body.

1. Place LED tealights into each pipe seat. This will lit up the candle.

The Ghostlight Tower is proof that Halloween magic doesn’t need expensive props — just imagination, a few PVC pipes, and some glowing tealights. What begins as a handful of basic materials turns into a dramatic, glowing sculpture that casts dancing shadows and spooky silhouettes across the room.

Simple to make, fun to decorate, and endlessly reusable, this project captures the very spirit of Halloween — crafting beauty from fright.

So the next time October rolls around, don’t just decorate — illuminate the darkness with your own Ghostlight Tower, and let your home glow with eerie charm all night long.