14. Elegant Bleeding Dripping Wax Pumpkins
For a sophisticated take on Halloween decor that still carries a creepy, gothic vibe, try making these striking bleeding pumpkins. Select several large, white pumpkins (either real or high-quality faux craft pumpkins). Place them on a protective surface, and light a red pillar candle. Carefully tilt the candle over the pumpkin, allowing the melted red wax to drip slowly down the sides from the stem, creating a dramatic, blood-dripping effect. Repeat this process with several candles until you have a thick, layered cascade of red wax running down the white valleys of the pumpkin. These look stunning arranged on your front steps, surrounded by dark metal lanterns and dried autumn leaves.