Outdoor Candle Lanterns

Outdoor candle lanterns are lovely on a soft summer night. They are also appropriate during Spring, Autumn and Winter, depending on your climate.

What are some types of these unique candle holders and in what kinds of price ranges can you find these wonderful holders?

Outdoor Candle Lanterns -- Safety First

In reality, outdoor candles are no more dangerous than those used indoors -- after all, they are probably the same ones. However, people tend to pay less attention to these beacons of light outdoors than in.

Here are some thoughts on safety, when using outdoor candle lanterns.

• Don't use them when the winds are high. Not only do the candles have a better chance of blowing out, they also have a better chance of blowing over.
• When hanging from tree limbs, be sure that the candle flame is a good distance from leaves and branches. Don't put a candle lantern without a "roof" in a place where leaves can drop into the flame.
• Watch out for other flammable items. If you're eating outdoors and there is a breeze, you don't want paper napkins to be blown into the flame, if the lantern isn't glasses in.
• Place them where they won't be easily knocked over or bumped.

As always, trim the wick of your candles before lighting them. See the burning candle page for more information on candle safety (as well as how to make a candle burn longer).

Lantern Types

There are lantern types where the candle is displayed in a glass or acrylic cage, and kinds that are metal and have designs cut out for a fanciful light display.

Things to look for: Make sure there is plenty of ventilation; if the candle can't get enough oxygen, it will go out.

Also keep in mind where you plan to use it. A heavy cast Iron lantern is great for placing on the floor or a table, but may not be so good for hanging (too heavy).

One final note on glass candle lanterns: make sure you keep these very stable, as you don't want to worry about getting cut on glass if it gets tipped over.

What Kinds of Price Ranges?

There are all kinds of price ranges for these lovely candle holders. From making your own out of tin cans to wondrous creations, you can likely find something within your pocketbook.

One fascinating outdoor candle lanterns I saw was from a place called Bellacor -- a pagoda-style lantern. Not exactly inexpensive, but I have seen them on sale from time to time.

In general, expect to pay no less than $20 for one lantern. It might seem like a bit much, until you realize that you can use them year after year.

If you do a lot of outdoor entertaining, you might be interested in a candle lantern that has more flair (like the pagoda, for example). In which case, you may spend $100 or more per lantern.

Outdoor candle lanterns cast a magical glow at night. Think of a soft breeze, dancing candle light and great company. But even if you choose to burn them for your own enjoyment, they are wonderful way to display and burn your richly scented candles. 

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What About Luminaria?

Luminaria are small candles used outdoors.

Usually, they are thought of as being candles in paper bags, weighted with sand.

These luminaria are lovely, to be sure. However, they do pose more of a fire risk than standard outdoor candle lanterns.

If you choose to use luminaria in paper, please keep a careful watch on them and have materials on hand to put out a fire, should they be knocked over or otherwise set the bag on fire.

Other Candle Lanterns

If you want another set of ideas for the outdoors, you might want to take a peek at the Partylite candles page for unique holders and lanterns.