How to make ice lanterns? 0
If you’re planning a winter holiday, or if you want to create a dynamic backdrop for an outdoor evening party or special Christmas decorations, do not miss these ideas for flashlights or lanterns sailing ice.
There are two ways to make a lantern of ice: ice itself, or with resin. Both have the same manufacturing method, and the only difference is the duration: the lantern will slowly melting ice, heat from the flame and climate, while the resin smoothly and will last without deteriorating.
There is also a difference in the cost of processing: To make an ice lantern will not require more materials than water and salt, while the resin torch will have a higher manufacturing cost due to the purchase price of resin and catalyst.
To make these lanterns need two containers in the same way, although of different sizes. You can make round, square, or the design you want as long you own two containers (glass, plastic, silicone and even metal) with a difference of not less than one centimeter in diameter or on its surface. The separation or difference between the two containers will set the thickness of the edges of the lantern or torch. Read the rest of this entry →