How to make a bubbling witch cauldron fit for Halloween

Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY
·2 min read

Sick of the same old ghosts, ghouls and oversized spiders that haunt almost every home in the neighborhood throughout the month of October? If you want to bring something truly original to the block this Halloween, whip out your broomsticks and let's concoct a DIY spooky Halloween cauldron!

Whether you're looking to stash candy for trick-or-treaters or create a bewitching tabletop centerpiece for your Halloween bash, a decorative cauldron is a simple way to create a unique and spooky centerpiece that kids, young and old, will love.

Here’s how to make a glowing Halloween cauldron at home in just a few simple steps.

Watch the video above to learn how to make a spooky Halloween cauldron.

How to make a spooky Halloween cauldron

Supplies:

  • Logs (any logs will work, but birch logs are particularly easy to work with and stable

  • LED Light strips (choose red, yellow or orange for the fire effect and green for the cauldron interior)

  • Tissue paper (red, yellow and orange)

  • Cauldron

  • Oil diffuser

  • Candy for trick-or-treaters

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Instructions:

  • Position three logs in a triangle formation on the ground to provide support for the cauldron. The logs create a stable platform and elevate the cauldron for visibility.

  • Place an LED light strip (red, yellow or orange) in the middle of the triangle. This light strip will simulate the "fire" in the cauldron.

  • Cut tissue paper into flame-like shapes in red, yellow and orange colors. Position these tissue paper flames around the LED light strip to create the appearance of flames. Be creative with their arrangement to achieve a realistic fire effect.

  • To allow cords to pass through, cut small holes in the bottom of the cauldron.

  • Place another LED light strip (green) inside the cauldron. This green light will give the appearance of an eerie, magical glow from within the cauldron.

  • Place an oil diffuser inside the cauldron. This will create the illusion of "smoke" or "steam" rising from the cauldron, adding to the spooky ambiance.

  • Finally, fill the cauldron with candy or toys for trick-or-treaters.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: DIY Halloween decor idea: Spooky witch cauldron

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