How To Make Outdoor Hanging Jar Lanterns
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Today’s feature is from P. Allen Smith with the instructions for how to make 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
Supplies are inexpensive and basic items you probably have around the house. Simple and easy to make too 
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These are very pretty in the yard but make sure to stay safe and take the necessary precautions when they are lit.
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First Published: July 5, 2007
Filed: Crafty Ideas
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Wow! I can’t believe you posted this! This has the potential to be so dangerous!
I do not see how this COULD be dangerous. A candle in a jar,hanging from a tree…I can’t recall a tree ever burning because of a candle. Like everyone else says,if you have an iota of common sense,it’s not dangerous. Maybe that post was sarcasm and we all just fell for it!
Be thankful for all posts and if you dont like them then dont do them- use common sense.
No more dangerous than tiki torches! I think they look great and as long as you use common sense when using them they add a lot to the garden.
I don’t see how these could be dangerous if you use your brain and only light when supervised and not under dry branches. I bought a set of lanterns just like this a pier one and never had any problems…just make sure you use a decent amount of wire and a candle appropriate in size. They look beautiful!!!!!!!! Thanks for posting!
If you are terribly concerned about safety…why not use the battery operated tealight candles that are readily available at the dollar store. Same effects … less hazard!
These are great – rustic & chic. As to the ‘safety’ comment, I suggest if you don’t have any common sense, don’t use ‘em.
Yes, these could be danerous if you have them hanging in a terrible spot on the tree; however, use common sense and judgement so you will not have them in a dangerous situation. If you feel uncomfortable haning them in trees, place them on picnic tables or on your patio. We use excellent judgement with our tiki torches on our back deck as well as citronella candles outside. These would be an excellent craft product so your children could help and you could teach them fire safety. These candle holders are fantastic and look great as they light up the nigh but also a calming event at night with friends. Really, give it a try Corrina and you will see for yourself what wonderful lights these bring.
Have a great evening under the stars and candles with your family….Rose
I can’t believe that someone thought this would be dangerous. I have made these
using mason jars and if you are really worried about them starting a fire, made a longer wire hangar. I have seen this idea in Martha Stewart, Country Living, etc. so I don’t understand. Great way to use up those glass jars and give them a new life!
I HAVEN’T MADE ANY BUT THEY ARE SO PRETTY I JUST MIGHT. SOUNDS EASY ENOUGH.
They are beautiful. Thanks for the wonderful idea.
Oooo, cool idea! But I think I’ll use it to put beads or store other crafty stuff in them and hang them in my craft room! Thank you so much sugar! ♥