Hot Glue Candelabra Prop

Sometimes you need to sit on an idea for a while to allow inspiration a chance to strike. That was the case with this build. The structure of the candelabra was the easy part, figuring out how to hide its individual parts was far more difficult. Thankfully, inspiration, and a bit of hot glue, stepped in to help me finish this pvc pipe candelabra prop.
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[@munkustrap2]

I'm so happy to see videos that anyone can make, instead of videos where you need a 3-D printer. I hope to see more 😊👍

[@davedixon4210]

“We’ll just hop over into fusion 360 and draw this up. Then we’ll head over to the 3D printer, cnc machine and laser cutter and we’re done.”

[@MakeupMobster]

Or a glow forge! That’s a why I love stiltbeast studios. Everything he makes is from stuff most Of us already have lying around. Although I still enjoy watching vids with tools I don’t have but most of us don’t have fancy 3D printers or laser cutters

[@nowirehangers2815]

Exactly !

[@nowirehangers2815]

And that’s not being creative if machines are doing the work! It makes me so mad “Oh I’m so creative” No you aren’t! Your machines are!!

[@judichristopher4604]

I totally agree... when I know someone is using a 3D printer... I don't even bother to watch the video, because I know I can't do it. Sad...

[@judichristopher4604]

YOU are a GENIUS!!!! Hot Glue is not only Flexible...but cost effective.. Thank Mr. Genius for yet another GREAT VIDEO...

[@VanOaksProps]

You are very welcome

[@lindaxwrenoh]

your channel is criminally underrated!!!

[@VanOaksProps]

Tell a friend! 🤣

[@BeeHus2256]

I still just love the heat gun to blend the dripps. That's genius to me. I now have a use for all the large round Tupperware lids that didn't match anything.. A candelabra base! I KNEW they should be saved, not tossed out!!

[@quixoticjedi942]

Filling those molds with the hot glue kind of reminds of the Mattel Thing Maker when I was a kid. Amazing how they make PVC look like a real candelabra.

[@TheRadaR581]

Once I read your comment, I realized that the hot-glue in mold trick was basically creepy crawlies from the 90's. Totally a mind-blown moment for me.

[@juneritchie2498]

Aw, I missed the live premiere, but I was out rescuing the bottom half of a life-sized mannequin from the curb. Now to think of a way to use it this year. After seeing this, I wonder if a big spooky candle stand is in order? 🤔🕯️

[@AG-hx6qn]

Yes!! More people using hot gluuuue!! The hot glue liiives!! XD

[@roddyh.4270]

All I know is.......... if I were a movie mogul, you'd definitely be head of sets and production. Thank you for sharing your talents. These are a joy to watch.

[@Tootsie806]

Gives me an idea for a Christmas centerpiece.

[@jerthemaker]

Sir, you are a master! Love these ideas! Well done!

[@lyndilee2955]

Best candle wax drippings ever!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks so much!

[@sherriehaake5290]

Just letting you know that since I found you my Halloween is totally going to be awesome 😎

[@VanOaksProps]

I love that!!!!

[@coasterbp]

The transformation from the PVC pieces to this candelabra is nothing short of amazing. Well done!

[@vickiemullen660]

I would have never thought of using hot glue in molds like that. Genius!! Thank you again for sharing!

[@beccagiessing3890]

Love your videos and your smooth radio voice

[@allysadenum2555]

HOW have I never seen your videos??? I LOVE your theme music, and all the help to make our haunt a home 😁 or maybe that's backwards 😳🤔 either way, thank you for your help!

[@VanOaksProps]

Not sure, but I'm glad you're here!

[@rcredmon]

Awesome tutorial! I've never even thought of using hot glue like that. I definitely need to get some of those cosplay sticks.

[@VanOaksProps]

They're pretty great. I've switched over to using them exclusively because the bond is that much better than standard glue sticks.

[@Milyelton89]

That’s genius! Thanks for the video.

[@matthewgordon799]

So smart to use hot glue in the molds. I have tried using great stuff in a small mold and that turned out terrible and was still gooey, but I have never thought of trying hot glue. Thanks so much! This tip will help in so many future small projects!

[@KerriGilpin]

Nicely done! LEDs could be wired through to a battery pack or power. Always love the blue-green patina! It’s probably my favorite effect for aging!

[@TonyBullard]

this makes me think you could use 3D printing to create more subtle elbow joints for the PVC, giving you less to hide. Great idea to use the silicon molds and hot glue!

[@VanOaksProps]

Definitely

[@costumesforalloccasions]

That chocolate mold looks delicious Derek!

[@michaelmeneghetti5794]

As always, great stuff Derek. The heat gun puts a terrific finishing touch on the hot glue dripping wax illusion.

[@karentidwell8970]

Absolutely Fantastic!!!

[@wolfman75]

Great idea!!!! Thanks for the info!!!! 👍😎🎃

[@amandadadesky5192]

YAY! Someone with a sizeable platform validating my decision to use hot glue instead of resin in my resin molds! 😂

[@mygeekfamilycotton]

Never thought you could mold hot glue. Excellent tip! Thanks!

[@MikeSmith-pz5vl]

This was awesome

[@evoFTMFW]

Great job, Derek. Brilliant idea.

[@karans3307]

This is brilliant!! Thank you!

[@jaythiessen4222]

That was great!

[@margaritagerman]

Wow! You are seriously talented and skilled. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@DogoArgentinoUSA]

Great job

[@VRplay86]

Awesome 👍😎 thanks

[@raymitchell9736]

I'm glad I caught the premiere of this video, I like the molds to make the applique I think that was a great idea. The title of this video should be "How to make a PROPER haunted candelabra" with the emphasis on the work "proper" LOL I mean It exudes the properness and certainly fits the description of a proper haunted candelabra for sure!!! Any self-respecting haunter wouldn't want an improper prop. LOL Okay enough fun with that, I totally enjoyed this tutorial. Thanks!

[@ToilandTroublesDIY]

Came out great!

[@ElitaOnePrime]

Thanks for the build . I will check out surebuilder products.

[@peterheynen]

It always makes me drop my jaw when I see what amazing props you create with simplest devices and materials. And this candelabra prop is one more AWSOME example. Thank you so much for this tips, I love it!

[@lifeofMikeee67]

that's amazing!! looks beautiful. I had no idea you can mix hot glue with silicone! I have silicone ice cube molds that look like dentures.......hhhhhmmmmm

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Brilliant!!!!

[@RuthIlongga]

Thanks!

[@rcbran]

Impressive!

[@DeadMansPartyFilms]

Sweet!

[@davidjones8070]

I can see adding some led lights to the top as well. Very cool build and using the hot glue in molds is guiness. Looking forward to the next project.

[@KrazeeKraftZ]

Awesome build, I have a half way made one that I started last year as still thinking about the electrical component. But I love the idea of the hot glue decals, that really steps it up a notch, might have to get me some! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@georgewilson2865]

Amazing idea! Very inspiring.

[@trytofinishsomething]

Outstanding!!! I need a new glue gun too!!

[@pennywalker8910]

I love this what an awesome tutorial. Thanks for working out the kinks for us lol.

[@fredericapanon207]

Regarding the bubbles on the surface of the casting, putting the mould on a board and dropping it a couple of times might encourage the bubbles to let go and float up. I think I have seen this technique used for silicone and resin casting. Gently warming up the mould with the heat gun might also help. That way the glue won't immediately freeze to the mould on contact.

[@fredericapanon207]

This technique reminds me of when I used to mess around with school PVA glue on glass with coloured pencil shavings to create coloured, translucent medallions as a kid.

[@VanOaksProps]

I don't know that those were a result of bubbles in the casting. I think there was a chemical reaction between the rubberized bed liner and the hot glue that created them. But to your point, yes, dropping your castings before they set will definitely encourage the release of bubbles caught in your resin.

[@pixelmator]

Got to make Madame Leota crystal ball prop, that could really be something if you could pull off and maybe get some help from some other prop builders you know.

[@horses2by]

Fantastic Halloween prop, thank you so much for sharing 💀🎃🧙‍♀️🧛‍♀️

[@OCLVIG]

What a cool idea! That came out so good!

[@rickhager7684]

Wow! That turned out better than I thought it would. I never thought to use hot glue for casting. And how easy this would be to fit it with flicker bulbs.

[@GHILLIESARCADEANDMORE]

Cool

[@603VIL]

Definitely works. Amazing job man. Looks very convincing. Well done and thanks for sharing!

[@jasoncarbone5553]

Another great video with cool techniques. Thanks as always Derek!

[@JacobTheRex]

This is so simple and so good. Thanks for sharing!

[@markcroft4698]

Very good son😊

[@kathleenswanson5750]

Great video! I always learn so many great techniques from your videos! Thank you!

[@RealSnowMan78]

Nice dude

[@Stiff_Richards]

just WOW

[@asmarteru]

I've used something similar with hot glue embellishments. Great technique. I hadn't thought about using it for a candelabra. Well done.

[@ResinBelle]

Most excellent! Love how it turned out!

[@colemyst]

This is great as usual. Thanks so much.

[@laurahubbard9470]

Looks fantastic 👻

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Very creative!!! I'm gonna have to get some of that colored glue stick, love it.

[@aaronstolicker2735]

Awesome project! What type of flange did you use for the base of the candelabra?

[@VanOaksProps]

I’m still trying to hunt down what that part was. I think it was a lighting flange/collar.

[@ashleya8532]

Mind-freaking-blown! 🤯🤯 This is amazing! It's a completely different look! I recently have come across using hot glue in molds and...Kinda wanna try it with some projects! Maybbbee I'll attempt something like this! Thank you!!

[@judichristopher4604]

OKAY... NOW that you have master this BEAUTIFUL Candelabra.... HOW could we put LED lights in it??? I has to Light UP... I know you know how to do this... Right? Please make a video on HOW TO PUT LED LIGHTS IN this Beautiful Candelabra... Prop...

[@VanOaksProps]

I'll see what I can do.

[@judichristopher4604]

@@VanOaksProps Thank YOU kind Sir.

[@patrick.builds.rides.2268]

Thank you! Definitely using this in a future project!

[@JustcallmeDebbieB]

jeez I didn't even know you could get black glue!!!

[@torsloke]

Excellent! I bought the molds and I’m going to try to see if Loctite foam will make good accents for the cemetery pillars I’m work on. Then back to your bronze plaque video to make the signs for the entrance. Your inspiration and tutorials are invaluable!

[@VanOaksProps]

I don’t know that spray foam will give you good copies because the foam, without downward pressure, will expand where there is the least amount of resistance. And with downward pressure it won’t have enough air contact to solidify. So you’d end up with a uncured foamy mess.

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

nice 🎍

[@dianagrobauer4031]

Ordering molds now lol

[@rcredmon]

If anyone plans to use high heat on pvc, it must be done with proper ventilation, as it produces chlorine gas.

[@VanOaksProps]

100%

[@herbveitenhans3285]

Could you put the silicone molds on a hot plate to keep the mold heated to allow the bubbles to escape the hot glue?

[@VanOaksProps]

Great question. I considered it, but I never got around to testing

[@ladynks2000]

What a great idea! Where did you find the colored glue stick?

[@VanOaksProps]

From the video sponsor, Surebonder. There’s links to them in the video description (that help to support making these videos)

[@lopaka76]

Did you ever do a review of the pvc candelabra? It's obviously easy to actually due, but the base is what has me a little stumped. Is the base a ceiling mount light socket? (Edit) Both this and the cobweb video look great.

[@VanOaksProps]

I’m not sure I understand the question. A complete list of parts is in the video description and assembly is really straightforward.

[@lopaka76]

@@VanOaksProps my mistake. I was watching this, a TV show and talking to my brother at the same time. I missed the video description part. The Leviton base holder is what I was not sure about. Thanks for the response.

[@jakem3422]

You mad genius you! P.S. Where did you get the molds?

[@VanOaksProps]

I found them on Amazon. There’s links to them in the video description.

[@melodypetry-johnson2309]

Regarding your got glue guns, since you use color glue can you change colors easily using the same gun?

[@VanOaksProps]

Absolutely.

[@wynstenpyle5314]

Greetings everyone. So I have a question about the hot glue technique. So I live in sunny, hot Florida where hot glue isn't really ideal and could become a mess (especially when it's stored in my incredibly hot attic over the summer.) What would you recommend to avoid such messes? Would you use another resin like the uv resin after applying the hot glue or would you use a alternative resin for the hot glue parts?

[@VanOaksProps]

I’m in Southern California and haven’t had an issue with using the Cosplay Stik hot glue.

[@wynstenpyle5314]

@@VanOaksProps Thank you for taking the time to reply back to me and so quickly. I have a old, store made, talking pumpkin prop where it's eyes and mouth would move as it talked until after one Halloween when it stopped working as well as it did before. When I opened it up, the maker had used hot glue on the string and the rotating wheel that operated the face; hot glued them back together again. After the repair, I put it back outside and a little while later, it had the same problems again so I assumed that I did it wrong or the heat had ruined my repairs again. Anyways, thank you for helping me out and it's always a pleasure watching your videos.

[@cristinaravelo6031]

😍👏👏👏👏👏

[@partheyjohn6216]

I dont see the link to (rubberised undercoatine) in the vidéo description. Can you give it please?

[@VanOaksProps]

amzn.to/3OZj3qI

[@stevenharkin926]

What kind of hot glue is it that you use!

[@VanOaksProps]

Surebonder Cosplay Stiks. There’s a link in the description if you’d like to check it out.

[@allen3776]

Do you have a parts list for the candelabra?

[@VanOaksProps]

Yep! Everything is in the video description.

[@jasoncrowley1175]

Great stuff. You're very talented with good videos. However, the silly music is too loud compared to your voice, on all the videos. Almost unbearable with ear buds. I always look forward to new videos making me dream of projects. Keep up the good work!

[@webhead215]

So, I've been trying my hand at recreating this prop, but the hot glue appliques refuse to cooperate. The piece which wraps around the candelabra arm keeps popping off on me. I lightly sanded the PVC before the assembly, but all I can think is to hit it again with a lower grit. I'm worried that'll create too much texture and will become unsightly after painting, though. Any ideas on how to get a stronger bond?

[@VanOaksProps]

What kind of hot glue are you using?

[@webhead215]

@@VanOaksProps These Surebonder cosplay sticks. I did try it initially with the standard glue, and when it didn't work, I thought the glue might be the problem. These sticks are definitely working better, but they don't seem to want to hold that bend. Would it be possible to heat them slightly -- not enough to re-melt the glue but enough for some added pliability?

[@VanOaksProps]

@@webhead215 warming them will definitely help them warp into shape. Just proceed with caution to prevent them from losing definition.

[@srrhb]

What is the plastic base for the undecorated candelabra?

[@VanOaksProps]

It's a Leviton keyless lamp holder. amzn.to/3SAeZQH

[@srrhb]

@@VanOaksProps ok super, thank you so much.