Haunted Mirror with Dripping Wax Accents
Make a dramatic statement on your mantelpiece or entryway table by styling a large, ornate mirror to look as though it belongs in a long-abandoned manor. Start by aging the glass of a vintage-style mirror using a light mist of diluted black acrylic paint or a specialty distressing spray to give it a dusty, speckled, antique appearance. Drape the top and sides of the frame with loose, tattered black creepy cloth, letting it hang down elegantly. Position clusters of matte black and blood-red pillar candles of varying heights directly in front of the mirror. As the candles burn, allow the wax to drip down their sides and pool at the base. The flickering flames will reflect beautifully off the distressed glass, creating a hauntingly beautiful focal point filled with depth and shadow.