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If you believe those plant containers scattered around your patio, garden, or another outdoor living area serve solely for daytime use, reconsider. With a straightforward DIY project, small tin cans paired with dowels can be converted into charming candle holders that complement planter boxes, providing a soft light over your preferred potted greenery. Shorter cans like tuna cans function ideally because they let the entire glowing effect show through when housing votive or jar candles; however, for larger cans such as soup cans, cutting them down will achieve the same effect.
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A fantastic advantage of making these candle holders yourself is that you have the flexibility to adjust their heights according to your preference—cutting them shorter or taller depending on the size of the plants in each container. For larger plants, opt for elongated rods so that the candle remains safely above all the blooms and leaves. Always exercise caution with open flames; place burning candles far from textiles, furnishings, buildings, and vegetation to prevent accidents, and do not let them burn unsupervised. If you’re worried about gusts of wind or forgetting to extinguish the flame once your outdoor session concludes, consider using battery-operated LED candles instead.
Enido Flameless Candles
They also look equally attractive in these holders. Additionally, they work well for displaying items.
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Ways to Create a Tin Can Candle Lantern
To create tin can candle holders, gather small cans from your recycling bin and take off their labels. Clean these thoroughly before letting them dry completely. Next, use a drill to pierce a tiny hole at the base’s center for each can. Additionally, prepare wooden dowels—equal in number to your cans—and bore an identical-sized hole right in the middle of one end of every dowel piece. Secure each can onto a dowel by inserting a wood screw through the open upper part of the can down into the pre-drilled hole within the dowel; ensure this screw is larger than those holes so everything stays firmly together. Finally, tighten all screws using either a manual screwdriver or attaching such a bit to your power drill.
Spray-paint the can and dowel piece outside on a calm, windless day. Use an all-purpose matte finish like
Rust-Oleum’s All-Surface Spray Paint
In a farmhouse setting, black appears both subtle and stylish; alternatively, opt for a hue that complements your outdoor containers or patio decor. After allowing the paint to dry, insert the lower part of each dowel candle holder into a planter. Should you lack charming pots, think about crafting a few yourself.
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For a cohesive appearance, insert each dowel into the containers until they stand upright and remain stable when supporting additional candles. Place one jar candle inside every tin can candle holder. Ignite all the candles and savor their warm light.
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