Hanging Jar Lanterns

Hanging Jar Lanterns are a fun and easy way to add a little light to your garden.

Materials:

• assorted sizes and styles of glass jars with a lip
• fine gage metal wire
• wire cutters
• needle nose pliers
• votive candles

Directions:

• Collect small jam jar sized glass jars with a lip just below the top.
• Next, take a long piece of wire (about 24 inches is good) and bend it around the jar just under the lip so that a ring is formed. With the needle nose pliers twist the wire together close to the jar to secure the ring. When tightening the wire be sure to leave a little give so that you can attach the handle.
• Once the ring is created you will have 2 approximately 8 inch long wires originating from the point where the circle is twisted closed.
• Bend the excess wires over the top of the jar and attach them to the wire ring to create a handle.
• Place a votive candle inside the jar.
• Hang it in a tree with sturdy branches, far enough from the end of the branch, so the jar won't slip off in the wind. Light the candles to create a magical effect.
• Caution should be used with any open flame; do not leave candles burning unsupervised.

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nice

venky

Reply #6 on : Wed October 14, 2009, 09:17:52

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Hang it in a tree with sturdy branches, far enough from the end of the branch, so the jar won't slip off in the wind. Light the candles to create a magical effect.<a href="http://www.justmorocco.com/">moroccan lanterns </a>

color the jars

Lori Coomer

Reply #5 on : Tue August 18, 2009, 11:03:23

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It would be very easy to decopouge colored tissue paper on the outdise of these jars to add some color.

lovely!

Lenetta @ Nettacow

Reply #4 on : Sat July 18, 2009, 14:31:34

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I linked to these on my weekly roundup (post is <a href="http://nettacow.blogspot.com/2009/07/link-roundup-laundry-piles- version.html">here</a>. Thanks!

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Candace

Reply #3 on : Wed July 15, 2009, 09:00:16

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You can use the small battery operated votive lights for added safety, and decorate the jars with glued-on beads or bits of colored glass for a stained glass effect. I used these for my outdoor wedding party, and they added a lovely romantic touch to the yard. The guests can take one home as a favor, after the party.

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Bill in Detroit

Reply #2 on : Thu July 02, 2009, 00:53:12

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I like this idea ... and it's simple enough to make a dozen fairly quickly.

Probably best not to hang them in an evergreen tree though. ;-)

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Sue Farrell

Reply #1 on : Sun June 08, 2008, 12:01:38

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Thank you for the idea. We will use it for a upcoming birthday party.