How to make your own hanging jar lanterns

Hanging candle lanterns make great party decorations and did you know that you can easily make your own at home? We have the how-to guide right here …

How to make your own Jar Lantern:

What you’ll need:

Jar (s)
Twine
Sewing pins (optional)
Candle

Instructions:

1. Turn your jar upside down and measure twine over jar 10 times and cut into 8 pieces.

2. Divide the twine into two bunches and knot in the middle and pin knot flat if you want.

3. Measure the bottom of the jar and do your first knots with two strands at the size of the bottom of the jar.

4. Continue tying knots until it’s tall enough to cover the jar.

5. Place jar inside of your knotted twine and knot the twine at the top to hang it up.

6. Place candles inside and use them to decorate your house or garden for your party.

These would make gorgeous party decorations, especially for an outside party hanging from your trees or balcony.

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18 Comments

- - mom81879 said
  - 29 Nov 2019
    2:07 pm
They do look good but I would be worried about the glass getting too hot and breaking
- meedee replied
  
  17 Aug 2021 , 10:17 am
  Thats exactly what I was thinking
- - mom94125 said
  - 01 Sep 2016
    5:30 pm
these lanterns would look great in the backyard at night time especially for bbq’s or parties! this is easy to do and the effect is pretty

- - mom134803 said
  - 24 Aug 2016
    3:31 am
So cute ! We used to make these for our pots and plants, but I also made bags, belts and even shoes once using this technique

- - mom91814 said
  - 23 Aug 2016
    8:46 pm
Lovely

- - ella12 said
  - 16 Aug 2016
    11:15 am
This would make for a beautiful centrepiece.

- - rovermum said
  - 08 Aug 2016
    10:35 am
I’m not a crafty person by nature, but this is definitely doable for me.

- - mom71820 said
  - 07 Aug 2016
    1:30 pm
A lovely idea, I’d love to give it a try. Thank you!

- - mom134803 said
  - 07 Aug 2016
    3:23 am
We used this technique to make holders to put our hanging plant pots in when we were young. I also made shopping bags and even sandals from knotted twin and leather straps. Still love this technique !

- - mom101628 said
  - 05 Aug 2016
    11:53 pm
Very clever idea – I’m sure mozzies and other insects would hang around these lanterns rather than your guests, too.

- - Melissa89 said
  - 25 Jul 2016
    4:29 pm
I love this look! Seems simple to make as well!

- - mom93821 said
  - 08 Jul 2016
    4:28 pm
Hanging lanterns are gorgeous – will keep these in mind for entertaining when warmer.

- - taynik46 said
  - 07 Jul 2016
    7:26 am
oh these are so sweet, perfect for a spring/summery evening – looking forward to making some for our backyard- thanks for sharing

- - june11 said
  - 06 Jul 2016
    10:09 pm
My Grandpa learnt to make shopping bags using an identical method. To keep the pattern even, he used a ruler, tied the knots loose enough to slide the ruler out.

- - mom112217 said
  - 06 Jul 2016
    5:15 pm
Your hanging jar lanterns look beautiful and so easy to make! Great for a party!
- mom93821 replied
  
  09 Jul 2016 , 6:21 am
  They do look beautiful and I will be using them for a party.
- - mom160421 said
  - 06 Jul 2016
    4:41 pm
These look really nice and would set a great atmosphere.

- - mom90758 said
  - 06 Jul 2016
    4:30 pm
They are so beautiful! They are surely going to make the outdoor area super-gorgeous!!