Description
Create beautiful ice lanterns using simple materials to illuminate your space during the winter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large bowl (for the main lantern shape)
- 1 smaller bowl (for creating the hollow center)
- Water (tap or distilled)
- Decorative items (pine needles, leaves, berries – optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Tea lights or LED candles (for lighting)
Instructions
- Choose two bowls; one large and one small. The small bowl will create a cavity for the lantern.
- Pour water into the large bowl until it’s about halfway full. Add decorative items such as pine needles, leaves, or berries for seasonal flair.
- Place the smaller bowl upside-down in the center of the large bowl. Weigh it down with stones if necessary to keep it in place.
- Place the entire setup in the freezer for 6-8 hours, or until completely frozen.
- Once frozen, take the bowl out of the freezer. Run warm water over the outside of the large bowl to help release the ice lantern.
- Carefully remove the smaller bowl from the center. Place a tea light or an LED candle inside the hollow space of your ice lantern.
Notes
Use LED candles to avoid melting the ice or creating a fire hazard. Experiment with different foliage or small ornaments for a unique look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lantern
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg