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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 glassed 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).
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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.
Tags: Moroccan Candle Lantern
A Moroccan candle lantern can bring a little of the exotic into your life. Inside or out, the colors and patterns call to mind the sights and sounds of the Dark Continent.
Metal cutwork and faceted glass are often part of the lanterns. Deep colors or clear, these are ornate pieces of artful crafting.
Learn a little more about the lanterns, as well as find a place to buy them.
The Moroccan Candle Lantern
Candles and lanterns are really two sides of the same coin. A candle is a light source having a wick that has a solid fuel supply (the wax). A lantern, also sometimes known as a lamp, has a liquid fuel supply (oil).
Morocco, located in North Africa, has a coastline that reaches from the Atlantic Ocean, around the "bend" of Africa, and then to the Mediterranean Sea. It's a country of diverse landscapes and cultures. And of course, it is known for its beautiful architecture and ornamentation style.
The Moroccan candle lantern comes in both hanging and table-top styles. For a unique wedding candle centerpiece, there are beautiful table-top varieties, sized to fit votives.
Some lanterns are primarily filigreed metal, allowing the light to shine though the open cutwork. Others utilize cut glass, usually clear. And then there are the colorful lanterns, with glass dyed in rich shades.
Just remember that candles, whether in lanterns or not, require a little help from you for proper burning.
Where to Find Them
My favorite place to find these lanterns is on ebay (where I probably do entirely too much shopping!). Whether you've shopped there before or are a first-timer, just remember to look for a sellers rating of 99.0% and over and you'll very likely be in great hands.
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 Moroccan Style Tower Amber Candle Lantern 22 in Tall  US $21.49
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 Moroccan Black Candle Lantern With Multi Colored Glass Panels US $24.00
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 Moroccan Style Candle Lantern with Amber Panels US $16.00
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