How to make a

wine bottle torch

By Selena CisnerosEDTC 614

What you need!

Empty Wine Bottle

Tiki Torch Wick ½” Copper

Cap

½” to 3/8” Copper

Coupling

3/8” Copper Washer

a Handful of rocks & Citronella Oil (not pictured)

What’s next! • Find an Old Empty wine bottle.• Go Shopping!– I found the copper items at Lowe’s and Home

Depot in the plumbing sections. (Cost about $3)– The Tiki Torch Wikis are in the outdoor garden

section, they come 2 to a pack. (Cost about $4/pack)

– Citronella is also in the garden section.– Small rocks – you can buy or find

Putting it together!

1. Fill empty bottle with rocks about two inches high.

2. Take copper ring and coupling and thread wick. Cap to cover when not in use.

3. To immediately use your torch add water to fill top of rock line.

4. Add Citronella to top bottom of neck.

5. Add wick.6. Set outside, light and enjoy.

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Bottom of Bottle

Top of Rocks

Water Fill Line

Citronella Fill Line

WARNING: NEVER LIGHT INSIDE

The finished product!

Other ideas:•Personalize the bottle by adding a monogram or etching the glass•Use a different type of bottle •Give as a gift

The finished product!

Other ideas:•Personalize the bottle by adding a monogram or etching the glass•Use a different type of bottle •Give as a gift