Thrift a few glass peg votives and grab some bamboo stakes and you’ve got yourself new lighting for your garden parties…
For this project you will need: vintage glass peg votives (I got mine at Goodwill and on Etsy), 1-inch diameter bamboo stakes (garden center), a saw and votive candles (real or battery operated).
Cut bamboo to desired length (keeping in mind that 3-4″ will be underground). Cut the bottom on an angle to make inserting the stake into the soil easier.
Bamboo is hollow except at the nodes – be sure to cut the top a few inches away from the node to allow for an opening to insert the peg votive.
Drive the bamboo into the ground and insert your votives. If the peg needs more width, use peg votive adapters (rubber rings that make for a snug fit, available online and at candle stores).
NEVER LEAVE CANDLES UNATTENDED.