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DIY Glass Bottle Lanterns for Halloween Decor

September 17, 2026
DIY glass bottle lanterns for Halloween decoration

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DIY Glass Bottle Lanterns for Halloween Decor


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  • Author: claire-bennett
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Makes: 4 lanterns

Description

Create enchanting glass bottle lanterns to illuminate your Halloween festivities with a spooky touch.


Materials

  • Empty glass bottles
  • Paint (black, orange, etc.)
  • LED tea lights
  • Painters tape
  • Sandpaper
  • Thin wire or string for hanging


Instructions

  1. Clean the glass bottles thoroughly
  2. Use sandpaper to roughen the surface where you want to paint
  3. Apply painters tape to create designs on the bottle
  4. Paint the bottles in your chosen colors
  5. Remove the painters tape once the paint is dry
  6. Place LED tea lights inside the bottles
  7. Use wire or string to hang the lanterns if desired

Notes

These lanterns can be used for other occasions by changing the paint colors and designs.

Written by

Lauren Davis

Lauren Davis is an Upcycling & DIY Writer at Creative Glow DIY. She focuses on thrifted transformations, jars, furniture accents, and budget-friendly decor that gives everyday materials a stylish new purpose.

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