DIY Recycled Wine Bottle Torch

Today’s feature is from Gerardot & Co. with this tutorial for a clever Recycled Wine Bottle Torch:

Recycled Wine Bottle Torch Project By gerardotandco.com

It’s been a record year for mosquitoes here in Indianapolis, Indiana and I’d been wanting to add some Tiki-esque torches to the patio to combat the little buggers, as well as provide some ambiance in the evenings. After searching the world over to find a torch that was affordable and atypical I came to the conclusion that unless I wanted wicker or bamboo, I would need to become a bit more resourceful. A glance into my recycling bin and an aimless stroll through the local hardware store provided me with this clear solution.

Quite the creative project! Some important notes:

• Use wine bottles that have a neck of at least 1″ diameter
• Torch Fuel: use only fuel made for outdoor torches
• Leave the wick no higher than 1/4″
• Use only outdoors
• Care and caution is necessary when using these since it’s an open flame, never leave a lit torch unattended

Please visit the site listed above for all the project details. Found via Lifehacker. This project came about as a way to combat mosquitoes, see How to Prevent Mosquito Bites for more ideas. If it’s creating garden lighting that you’re interested in, I have a bunch of projects and ideas here: How To Make A Sun Jar: DIY, How To Make Outdoor Hanging Jar Lanterns, Punched Tin Garden Lanterns: How To, How To Make Photo Lanterns: Craft Tutorial and Charming Outdoor Chandelier: How-To.

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