Spicy Candle Lanterns 

Spicy Candle Lanterns 

Pep up your patio with these funky luminarias that give new meaning to the word "can-do."
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Materials 

  • One empty, clean and dried 8-ounce can of Mexican chilies
  • Can opener
  • Sandpaper
  • Hand drill
  • 4 jump rings, 3/8"
  • 3 pieces of chain or coiled color wire, 8" each
  • Dangling charm
  • Glass votive holder
  • Votive or tea-light candle

Instructions 

step 1 Sand the edges of the empty and clean can at the ridge to remove any sharp points.
step 2 Drill three holes at the top of the can (just below the ridge) in a triangular fashion, in order to attach the chains. Drill two holes close together at the bottom of the can. Attach a jump ring to each hole at the top and one through the two holes at the bottom.
step 3 Hook one chain strip to each jump ring. Gather them at the top and connect with two jump rings. Add a dangling chain to the bottom jump ring.
step 4 Insert the glass votive holder and candle into the can.
step 5 Hang and light.
Images courtesy of La Casa Loca: 45 Funky Craft Projects for Decorating and Entertaining ® Rockport Publishers, 2003.
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8/5/2010 , 
katrine  w.
i'd love to do this project, but where can you get those chili cans? they're gorgeous.
7/22/2009 , 
tess  Y.
I like to use citronella tea lights but have not been able to find them in stores this past year - does anyone have any idea where you can pick some up or even order them online?
7/9/2009 , 
ELOISE  P.
The idea sounds great but I would be worried about a fire starting. They are going to be hung somewhere and that, most likely, will burn.

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