Tea Light Lamps (an Easy Last-Second Gift)

Step 5 Done!

Use the holder to raise the candle and light it. Enjoy your lamps.

AND REMEMBER:

Candles are no toys, handle with caution
Never leave unattended

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Credits

• The Japanese patterns are from the books "The Designer's Guide To Japanese Patterns" (vol 1) ISBN 0-500-27526-2 and "The Designer's Guide To Samurai Patterns" ISBN 0-500-27594-7, by Jeanne Allen.
• This instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-TRON-Style-Lamp-The-MADYLIGHT/ inspired me, but with the wish for something very much quicker to make.

Comments

[craftyv]

Beautiful. I love the whole aesthetics of these elegant lights. I have used a "pretend candle" that I bought for $2 at a bargain shop. It works well and there are no worries about fire. Look out for them. I also love the idea that you can change the "picture" as required, for eg. A Christmas theme, the colour of your table setting and so on. Well done.

[RESHMID]

this is an awesome gift idea,,thanks guys

[ark19]

This is a nice idea :)

[djdoomsday]

 Hey. Really cool idea. Where did you get the patterns from if you don't mind me asking? Thank you.

[laxap]

I've added the references in step 5. We have (and love) all the 4 books.

[ozpolar]

Is there any reason why you can't glue/adhere the paper to the glass?

[laxap]

Of course you can use glue if you prefer. I thought that using clear tape would be quicker, allow to change of sheet, and not affect the translucency.

[shadowspydre]

 I was wondering if the tracing paper would make this a very "fragile" item - ie easily torn, subject to heat damage from the candle?

[laxap]

On the contrary, tracing paper (not to be confused with tissue paper) is extremely resistant, almost waterproof, and looks like wax paper (except that you can print on tracing paper).

The paper is not directly exposed to the candle (but the glass is, and should resist).

[technosasquatch]

one of the coolest  quick gift idea yet. (liking the Japanese style art)

[laxap]

Thanks!