How to Make Ice Lanterns

Ice lanterns create a beautiful look when the weather outside turns cold. What a wonderful way to welcome your guests on a dark wintery night by warmly lighting the way with these gorgeous lanterns. Kids love to make these masterpieces.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Large bucket
• Container smaller than bucket (small bucket or coffee can)
• Duct tape
• Pillar candle

1. Fill the large bucket about 3/4 full of water.

2. Place the small container inside the bucket of water.

3. Place rocks or some heavy object inside the small container to weigh it down so it's halfway down into the water.

4. Place a strip of duct tape across the top of the large bucket so it holds down the smaller container in the water. The top of the smaller container should be about even with the top of the large bucket.

5. Freeze the bucket of water by placing it outside if temperatures get below freezing at night or putting in a large freezer. Set it aside until frozen solid.

6. Run warm water over the outside of the large bucket or set it in a pan of warm water to remove the ice.

7. Run some warm water inside the small container to loosen it and remove it. This leaves an indentation in the ice lantern to set a candle.

8. Place a candle inside the indentation of the ice lantern. Make several ice lanterns and line your driveway or sidewalk with them to light the way for your guests.

9. Place the ice lanterns along your driveway or sidewalk.