These DIY ice lanterns are so simple to make and they make such a big impact in the winter.
All you need is 3 things to make these DIY ice lanterns.
Supplies needed-
Water
Balloons
Battery operated tea light candles
Directions-
Grab your balloons, any size will work, but I would stick with a consistent size so they freeze equally.
Fill up your balloons with water. I used cold water. I am not sure if this matters, but it is what worked for me.
These ice lanterns are so easy to make. If you don’t have freezing temps, you could use your freezer! You don’t want these to freeze solid. Timing is everything. I let mine sit outside for 24 hours. There was still a squishy spot on the outside of each balloon that was not frozen. Once you remove the balloon, the inside of the lantern that isn’t frozen will pour out that hole. That hole will be where you put your candle in. If you need to make the hole bigger or “clean out” the center, pour a bit of warm to hot water into the hole and swish around.
Place them where you want them outdoors, I lined our stairway, but they could go anywhere.
Once you place these down in freezing temps, you will not be able to move them, so set them down exactly where you want them with the hole facing the back.
Place your tea light candles inside each one and turn them on at dusk. They are on a timer so they will shut off after hours and come on the next night at dusk.
During the daylight they look good but just okay.
But at night as the sun sets, they look magical!
The candles flicker and they create such a beautiful ambiance at night.
I made about 15 of them and I think they would be so pretty for a winter dinner party, on an outdoor table, lining a walkway, or lining your stairs like I did.
Please check out the videos that I have of them on Instagram to see them in action, and don’t forget to pin these images to your DIY boards.
I hope you have fun making these for your own home!
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