Looking for a fun new twist on trick-or-treating this Halloween? Check out this deadly DIY candy slide idea – kids absolutely love it, and it’s a brilliant way to add a bit of spooky spectacle to your porch or driveway.
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Wicked Makers Jaimie and Jay have come up with a fang-tastic Halloween idea that you can make yourself. It’s a simple DIY Halloween prop that turns handing out treats into part of the fun – imagine how excited the kids would be to see their candy come whooshing down a homemade slide!
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Check Out the Halloween Candy Slide
Jaimie and Jay from the Wicked Makers YouTube channel came up with a simple DIY Halloween prop that’s easy to build and even easier to enjoy. Their video walks through the whole build step by step, so you can follow along at your own pace.
Will You Make Your Own?
Their handy dandy “candy slide” is a DIY project using some basic PVC pipes. The video talks you through all the steps, from putting the pipe frame together to getting the angle right so the sweets slide down smoothly.
Once you’ve assembled your slide, you can decorate it in whatever fun Halloween style you like. The mummy wrap and skeleton touches in the original build are a great starting point if you want some inspiration.
You can download the free plans for the “Candy Slide” over here.
Make sure you test your slide before the big night – a quick trial run with a handful of sweets will show you if any adjustments are needed to the angle or the joins.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What materials do I need to make a Halloween candy slide?
The build uses basic PVC piping and fittings, which you can pick up from most hardware stores. The full parts list and measurements are included in the free downloadable plans linked above.
Is this a good project to build with kids?
The PVC assembly is straightforward, so older kids can help with parts of the build under supervision, and everyone can get involved in the decorating – that’s often the most fun part!
How do I decorate the candy slide for Halloween?
You can go as spooky or as silly as you like. Bandages or fabric strips for a mummy-wrapped look, a few plastic skeleton bones, spiderwebs, or a lick of orange and black paint all work well.
Do I need to test the slide before Halloween night?
Yes – it’s worth doing a trial run with some sweets beforehand to check the slide angle works and everything is secure, so there are no surprises when the trick-or-treaters arrive.
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