Ice and Snow Lanterns

We have been making the most of the cold snap this week to test out some ideas for making lanterns from snow and ice. These are perfect for creating a mini Winter Wonderland in the garden, lighting up a porch or illuminating a snow man! Below are four of our favourites.

The Snow Lantern.

This is essentially a hollow mound of snowballs. The light from the candle inside shines beautifully through the gaps in the snow.

The Ice Lantern

You can find out how to make these in our Top Five Ice Activities.

The Tea Light Holder

Simply fashion a tea light holder from snow! Make sure the candle is pushed far enough inside to protect it from the wind.

The Balloon Lantern

Balloons filled with water stained with food colouring were left outside long enough to freeze the outer shell. The balloon was peeled off and the water inside tipped out.