How to Make Candle Lanterns
Candle provide a soft glow that is welcome indoors and out. They serve a dual purpose of being both decorative and indispensable during a power outage. Candle lanterns can be hung and carried with ease, plus they are also attractive. Easily created from common household materials, make several to decorate every room in your home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Tin can
- Tea light
- Hammer
- Nail
- Tin snip
- Marker
- Stiff wire
- Enamel paint (optional)
Instructions
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Wash and remove any labels attached to your tin can. Draw a shape, such as a star or heart, on one side of the tin can. It should take up no more than 1/3 of the can.
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Hammer the nail into the center of the shape to make a hole and remove the nail. Use the hole to insert your tin snips and cut out the shape you drew.
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Use the nail and make a hole on either side of the can 1/2 inch down from the top. Cut a 10 inch length of wire. Insert each end into a hole and twist closed. Shape into a handle to carry the lantern with.
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Paint the outside of the tin can with enamel paint or leave plain depending on your decor. Allow to dry.
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Place the tea light into the can. You can secure it to the bottom with a small amount of melted wax to prevent it from sliding around.
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Tips & Warnings
For less light, poke holes in the shape of your design with a nail instead of cutting it out. For a larger lantern, use a number 10 can and a small pillar candle.
Never leave a burning candle unattended. Wear gloves when working with tin as the cut edges are sharp.
