How to Hang Glass Candle Lanterns
Colored glass and stained glass candle lanterns are a great addition to any home decor. They look beautiful by themselves even without the candle being lit, and they look amazing when the candles are lit inside of them. Think of a great place to showcase the art piece around your home where it will look good even when it's not lit. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Screw hook
- Hammer
- Measuring tape
- Fishing line
- Scissors
- Colored glass candle holder
Instructions
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Place a screw hook to the area of the ceiling where you'd like the candle holder to hang.
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Tap the screw into the ceiling with a hammer to get the screw started. Once the screw is in far enough into the ceiling that you don't have to hold it in, begin screwing it clockwise.
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Screw until the hook is in the ceiling up to its base.
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Measure how low you'd like the lantern to hang. Cut fishing line to the appropriate length.
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Attach the fishing line to the candle lantern by tying it to the top of the lantern.
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Tie the fishing line to the hook on the ceiling. Tie several knots to ensure it stays on securely.
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Tips & Warnings
If the candle holder weights more than 8 lbs., use a chain instead of fishing line. In this case, also use an anchor in the ceiling for the screw hook. Simply drill a small hole into the ceiling, hammer in the anchor and screw the hook into the anchor.
