The days are getting longer and gradually becoming warmer, warm enough to invite us in the evening to enjoy fresh air in the garden and dream under a sky pierced with stars. Whether you are dining or simply relaxing in a rocking chair, candles are a decorative element essential to creating a magical atmosphere. This time, we will prepare lanterns using recycled materials, as always. You can hang them in the trees to re-create the atmosphere of the one thousand and one nights...
You will need: Glass jars Coloured ribbons String Wire (you can recycle the iron caps which help seal wine bottles) Shells Sand Candles
The process is very simple: Take the wire and wind it under the rim of a glass jar so that it locks and does not slip off. Tie the string to the wire as if it were a handle of a bucket, making sure the knots are tight. To make your lantern prettier, wrap the coloured ribbon around the wire and close with a bow. Fill the glass jar halfway with sand and shells and place a candle inside. Repeat this process for each glass jar, and the lanterns are ready. There is nothing more to do except hang them in trees, the gazebo or wherever you prefer. Simply light them on and enjoy the show! n. 5 June 2012 - OpenKitchen
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