Tutorial: How to Make an Ice Lantern

Dear Chicago House,

There is nothing like bringing in the New Year with a blast of Arctic cold is there? With temperatures colder than my freezer last week I put that frigid air to good use and had a go at making some ice lanterns.

how to make an ice lantern
how to make an ice lantern

Aren’t they fun, whats more they are easy and even better, FREE to make.

How to make an Ice Lantern

You will need

  • A pair of containers one bigger than the other. I used a large yogurt pot and a dixie cup
  • Tape
  • Embellishments, I used slices of orange and some greeny clipped from a garden shrub
  • Boiled water that has cooled, using boiled water will result in clearer ice
  • Floating candles

Prepare your embellishments.

 

  • Half fill your larger container with the boiled water, then tape the smaller container into place as shown.
  • Once the smaller container is in place slip your embellishments into the gaps around the edge.
  • Top up with water.

 

how to make an ice lantern

 

how to make an ice lantern
  • Leave somewhere cold…my garden worked last week but overnight in the freezer would work too.
  • To remove containers run under hot water for a minute or so, the containers will slide off.
  • Light a candle and plop into the ice vase. The heat from the candle will slowly melt the inside of the vase and you end up with a pool of water. using a floating candle will ensure the flame stays lit!
how to make an ice lantern

 

how to make an ice lantern
how to make an ice lantern
how to make an ice lantern

Love from

Creative in Chicago

XX

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