Make Your Own Tiki Wall Sconce « Inside, Out: Home + Garden

Make Your Own Tiki Wall Sconce

Posted by Sonia Zjawinski | July 5, 2010, 9:06 am |

There’s nothing more romantic than a outdoor dinner by candlelight. Since patio tables can get filled quickly with plates, bottles of beer, and accouterments, you may find yourself wondering where to place your mood lighting. Well, here’s a great DIY project from the folks at CalFinder.

Their project turns an empty wine bottle into a wall mounted sconce, using pieces you can easily find at your local hardware store. Use citronella Tiki torch oil and you’ve got a DIY bug repellent that’s stylish to boot.

[Image: CalFinder]

Tags: bbq, candle, citronella, diy lighting, garden, outdoor, outdoor lighting, tiki, torch, yard

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2 Responses to “Make Your Own Tiki Wall Sconce”

Charlie says:

July 6, 2010 at 9:58 am

Brilliant! I’m off to the hardware.
Sacha says:

July 6, 2010 at 10:20 am

I saw this same project on an Indianapolis blog in August 2009: http://www.gerardotandco.com/blog/recycled-bottle-torch

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