FANNED BY SOFT SUMMER LIGHT

A flame dances above a pool of warm wax held safely within a paper shell, creating flickers of soft colour and light as dusk starts to fall. These pretty lanterns are made using a tea light, which is carefully placed in a small ceramic or glass container thick enough to withstand heat. A piece of soft card or stiff paper, such as wallpaper or gift wrap, is then wrapped around the circumference and fastened with tape. Vertical strips cut from the top edge of the paper to the rim of the container at its base create a deep fringe effect, adding subtle movement. The edges can be curled by sweeping each strip with the back of a knife. The tea light can be replaced by seasonal flowers as part of a pretty ensemble on a garden table.