These oil lanterns are so cool and would look great for your own home or as a gift. You can use any bottle or jar you have around the house or pick up different shaped ones for cheap from your local thrift store or garage sales. I couldn’t find any fiberglass wicks at any of my local stores but you can order them online.
I did find wicks (they don’t HAVE to be fiberglass) and lamp oil at Ace Hardware. There is a link in the article where you can purchase the fiberglass wicks for less. I’m making these for the backyard deck for our summer entertaining….love these!
http://putitinajar.com/crafts/12_oil_lamp_lanterns_glass_jars_bottles/
There are so many great ways that you can recycle old bottles. I love the idea of making an oil lantern. This is definitely something that I never would have thought of on my own. This is definitely something I will have to try at home.
Elsie…if you do make one, it would be great if you shared a picture with us!