Have you ever thought about creating your own homemade tiki torches? Most people opt for the simple option of buying their tiki torches from a store. However, it can actually be quite fun making your own and they can potentially save you money too.
How to Create Your Own Tiki Torches
The first step to creating your own tiki torch is to decide what color you would prefer it to be. Choose something that suits the theme of your patio. The goal of patio lighting is to enhance the atmosphere and blend in with the style of the home. Once you know which color you want, buy some spray paint and duct tape.
homemade tiki torches
You will need a PVC pipe to make the shaft of the torch. Typically this should be around 1 ½ inches. If you are struggling to find PVC piping then take a look in the plumbing section at your local home store. You will need to use a hacksaw to cut the pipe into four feet sections.
The next step is fairly simple. Find empty 6 oz and 10 oz cans. Make sure that you completely remove the top lid of both cans. Color them with the spray paint that you purchased and then leave them to dry.
Using a screwdriver, place a hole in the bottom of the 6oz can. Thread a wick through the hole. Next place the 10oz can on top of the PVC pipe. Wrap duct tape around the bottom of the can and then attach it to the pipe with the duct tape too. Finally place the pipe in a planter filled with either sand or pebbles. Fill the 10oz can with tiki torch fuel and then place the 6 oz can with the wick facing down on top of it. Leave it for half an hour before you light the torch.
This is just one way to create your own torch. When lighting tiki torches you should be really careful. Homemade tiki torches can save you a little money and they are fun to create.
Package of 8 bamboo oil burning Hawaiian style Tiki torches
- 48″ real bamboo lamp oil burning torches with 4″ cans
- Comes with wicks – you supply lamp oil
- Great for backyard parties and Hawaiian syle luaus
- Adds great yard lighting
- Price on this ad gives you a total of 8 torches
This ad is for 8 tiki oil burning torches. All are made of bamboo with a metal oil holding container encased in wicker weave.
Torches measure 48″ tall, giving that real authentic Hawaiian luau party feeling, while lighting up sidewalks or patio flooring. Torches come with wick, but not with oil. Cans are 4″ tall and hold about 6 oz of oil.
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Bamboo Tiki Torch 60″
- Part #88201
This item can not be shipped to an APO address please do not buy and then have us cancel because it is going to an APO address. The 5 Foot Bamboo Torch is great
for evening light around the
patio. Use cintronella oil to
keep mosquitoes away in the
summer and enjoy your evenings
outside.
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Lamplight TIKI 1108367 Island King Large Flame Torch
- Large, dancing flame- 5 times larger than traditional flame
- Stays lit in the wind
- “No touch pour” technology- less mess while filling
- Attractive, contemporary design in durable metal
- Torch fuel sold separately; Fill the canister with Tiki Brand Bitefighter Torch Fuel to provide proven mosquito repellency
TIKI, the brand trusted by millions, helps create a paradise in your backyard. The TIKI Island King Windfighter torch provides a flame that is up to 5 Times larger than a traditional torch and stays lit in the wind. Also, the large dancing flame will be a definite conversation starter. The torch is designed with a “no touch pour technology” that is easy to fill with less mess. Consumer’s are rating this patent pending torch a 10.
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