Tree Lanterns

Rita Hill showed how to light up those summer nights and add a festive touch to your garden.

You'll need

• jam jars
• wire
• glass spray paint
• tea lights

Making your lanterns

1. Cut the wire into 50cm lengths. Twist and loop the wire to create detachable jar handles that can be hung over branches and bushes in the garden.
2. Hang the jars on the clothesline and spray with different coloured glass paints. Leave to dry.
3. Put a tea light in each jar, and hang in the garden.
   

Further information

1.25mm tie wire (90m roll) costs $8.70. Rita used White Knight Glass Stain in a spray can (rrp $13). It is available from Bristol Decorator Centres, Bunnings and some Mitre 10 stores. Ring 13 16 86 for your nearest stockist, or visit the website: www.whiteknightpaints.com.au Tea candles are available at supermarkets.

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