Thank you for this little project. My son and I made one each. It really inspired him and he was fascinated. He is Autistic and it is very hard to engage him enough to stick with a project. We made mistakes through the process and overcame them. He had his unique lantern and I had a different one, based on the jars we had available. He learnt about the 3 elements of flame, reflection , fire safety, and working through little hurdles to get the job done. I asked him if he would like to go camping in the backyard to put his lantern to use. He said "Yep!" . A great start to camping ang survival skills! Thanks again!
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
That's so awesome!
@Itsthatoneguy371 Жыл бұрын
That’s great! How’s it go?
@AdrianP247 Жыл бұрын
Pretty good. Fergus liked the little fire pit we made and toasted marsh mellows. We stayed in the tent for a while with the lanterns, but he didn't want to sleep in there all night. I call that a success.
@royshidler3351 Жыл бұрын
Only Jesus is better than family time
@lonewolf31337 Жыл бұрын
That's so awesome. Hope he enjoys his camping trip in back yard
@BaseDeltaZero19723 жыл бұрын
Folding the book of matches was such a simple, yet effective way of turning this into a complete mini lantern kit. The whole concept is cheap as chips to make and genuinely functional.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and glad you liked it!
@ianmclaughlin40433 жыл бұрын
@@WayPointSurvival a small screw on stove would be handy for a quick cuppa🙄💙🏴💙🏴
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@kgrant31843 жыл бұрын
Ian (and all), for an emerg. candle stove, I put one of those 4-footed roasting-chicken holders into the emergency safety auto packs I gave as gifts 3 Xmasses ago. For the candle holder (thought of glass baby food jars, but need adequate air circulation space - found most holders were too tall to adequately burn to heat water in a small container placed on the round stand top, and I was also concerned about breakage), I used sections of disposable aluminum muffin tins, cut into singles & sharp edges sealed with the high-heat aluminum tape. I later found tiny lower/ shorter ceramic fry-pans for condiments for a candle-holder. Better air-circ., they are more heat-proof, have the handle to remove the fry-pan+ candle, & are more durable, but, they are heavier and somewhat breakable. Maybe better for a vehicle emerg kit than a B.O.B. Also added lighter, matches, mylar blankets, reflective velcroed strips with flashing replaceable cell-battery-operated red lights, alcohol-wipes, snacks, hand warmers, headlamp, reflective vest, etc. (whatever I could find/ afford at the time). As well, added a silicone square pot holder for a heat-proof base, all placed in a metal cookie tin to fit under the car seat. Must be high/ big enough to accommodate the chicken holder stand. (My loved ones thought I was nuts. They research nothing, trusting "the experts"/ the system. My elderly father - who still has his valid professional Class 1 driver's licence at almost 88, took everything out, and refused to place anything under the front seats of their Ford truck, as it "interferes with heat flow", and "there's no room" in the glovebox or door holders. So, all of the vehicle emergency preps I gave them sit dispersed at home. SIGH. Gee, not like we get bitterly cold, heavy-snow winters here in Canada, where we routinely travel for hours over vast distances in the mountains between places. (sarcasm) 😥) Noted some kit issues: the problem with the stainless steel roast-chicken holders is that, whilst they do provide a frame to hold a small pot and they do elevate the candle heat source holding it away from the base surface where it's placed, that lower basket isn't actually level. Could be fixed with strip wraps of the aluminum tape roll. Also, their feet are wide - good for stability, but space-taking, and the top ring is a bit slippery for a secure tiny pot hold (maybe scuff with sandpaper?). Plus, best to also have a silicone pot holder in each kit for base heat damage protection. Advantages, I got most of these things at the Dollar Store - really important for us super-low income types. Plus, SOMETHING is better than nothing for preps. Not quite the same as this great portable candle-holder kit, but, good for a vehicle safety kit . For those who make this clever candle holder, there is also a folding camp stove frame by not Coleman - maybe "Colgan's"? that I bought at Walmart for 10 bucks Cdn. plus tax. You would have to 1st check that the babyfood jar fit well under the stand, with adequate air circulation for the candle to burn. The stand could also acommodate an alcohol fuel can, reducing CO risk Slight tangent, but hope this helps some. Cheers & Be/ Stay Well!
@tangoindiamike91893 жыл бұрын
@@kgrant3184 Put me on your Christmas list. Who doesn't want thoughtful, handcrafted survival gear for Christmas?!? Surviving in the eastern Tennessee mountains, USA. 😎
@becca3183 жыл бұрын
🇺🇸🙋♀️🐴🍃That's cute and useful! You can also put sand in the bottom to make it more level and keep from getting too hot.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thank you for watching!
@tenmiltenmil17703 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 idea ! Thank you for sharing this sand bit ! ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️
@leifforrest3 жыл бұрын
That little aluminum cup the candle was in helps prevent hot spots and the glass from breaking, so the sand is a good idea. Even better if you can find a jar that fits the candle without removing the cup.
@bessieschaedel38903 жыл бұрын
@@WayPointSurvival that cutie and I bet u wife is like this it light bitty light lol 🤣
@bessieschaedel38903 жыл бұрын
@@WayPointSurvival what I was trying to say was I bet your wife is liking that itty bitty light that you got there cute cute little light
@paddlerofrivers74132 жыл бұрын
Definitely a good backup in case your flashlight goes for a dip and isnt as water resistant as they say it is. I'm a firm believer in "2 is 1 and 1 is none". Especially with backpacking stuff. A good technological type and a less technological type. Nice build!
@WayPointSurvival2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, glad you liked it!
@jakeells663 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing with a minced garlic jar and my fish mouth spreader bottle hanger. Minced garlic jars are even more compact and the opening is bigger.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Good point, and thank you for the idea!
@markgerhart21343 жыл бұрын
@@WayPointSurvival Class act on your part
@gueto703 жыл бұрын
Great idea but I am not cleaning the jar out. Who doesn't like the smell of roasted garlic! A manly candle smell.
@robertelmo77363 жыл бұрын
@@gueto70 You will be alone in the woods lol...
@visnuexe2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the glass gets too hot to handle to be careful with kids around. Doesn't the bale get hot too while carrying it at night?
@rlbranch653 жыл бұрын
I'm sure the girls are constantly amazed at the things their dad creates. Great job.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my friend!
@constancemiller37532 жыл бұрын
This is the most ' dad in the woods' goodness. 🤗
@robbieburns35643 жыл бұрын
Neat idea. Where I live, I get brief blackouts from time to time (45 mins to 3 hours, about 2-3 times a year) so I'm always looking for a good ideas for light. I have a couple of baby food jars and some tealights. This will be really handy!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, glad you like the video!
@becca3182 жыл бұрын
There's Sterno 5 hour tea lights you can buy. I didn't know they could make one that little, last that long.
@sandysmith98692 жыл бұрын
I collect oil lamps, and when the power is out because of snow, I'll have this place lit up like Christmas.
@neepsmcfly4176 Жыл бұрын
FYI, for those emergency moments, I saw a great vid on an aerosol can with top removed and compacted melted wax/wood shavings mix. I tried it, lasts pretty much all night. Nowhere as quick & simple as this but if you've got the time & inclination...
@herbertdiaz43183 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the idea ,and of course the comment section added versions of your idea which were great to hear .
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and yes, I also enjoy reading the comments section!
@joannekeefe4263 жыл бұрын
James you knocked another one right out of the park! Another KZbin award winner. Thank you for sharing that totally handy dandy useful little but massive. Cheers to you! Wishing all the best for the new year! You finished 2021 with a bang!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Happy New Year!
@angeloreyes357 Жыл бұрын
Always good . Always very useful stuff..thanks for sharing these.
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@peterkinberger97413 жыл бұрын
I am amazed at your creative ingenuity. You never cease to amaze me. I guess that is why I love watching your informative videos.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@mastersr19562 жыл бұрын
i just found these, what i like is he explains things well, and most of the stuff is very useful and stuff that could come in handy. I liked the portable shower
@reneelosie26443 жыл бұрын
I swear on goodness gracious this man is a genius.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@jeepfvr3 ай бұрын
This would be great for sleeping in my Jeep on cooler nights...in the driveway when the mood for camping strikes 😊 Heat AND light!
@Angie_9783 жыл бұрын
I've made several kinds of oil/shortening/wax lamps but I've never seen that trick of curving the wire handle so it nests neatly. That's super cool! I'm going to try this out. I almost always keep glass jars from the grocery. They come in handy for so many things. I'm thinking garlic, yeast, smaller salsa, pesto, etc...
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video!
@kmcd61403 жыл бұрын
My favorite yogurt comes in glass jars. We've made candles with them from re-used wax, but I hadn't ventured into lanterns , yet...
@curtarnsdorf5809 Жыл бұрын
This is a great idea. I can see it very useful if stranded in a car or truck in the winter.
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@deborahpadgett24173 жыл бұрын
James, you have done it again. I'm going to make some of these asap. You always think outside of the box, that's why I watch you and recommend your channel to everyone. Home Run on this one!!!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! So glad that you enjoy the channel and I really appreciate you recommending it to others!
@toniafolven2 жыл бұрын
What a great idea for gifting to my neighbors. Thanks Waypoint!!
@BBQDad4633 жыл бұрын
Cool idea. No drilling! Three of those candles should last plenty long enough for most backpacking trips. Thanks!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
True. Thank you for watching!
@natecus4926 Жыл бұрын
This is great! It also has the benefit of keeping your matches dry and tea candles work great as a firestarter if necessary
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
Very true!
@stuartcozort36503 жыл бұрын
Pretty slick. A good project for the nephews
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@johndeeble40953 жыл бұрын
What a good dude. Salt of the earth. God bless.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and God bless you too!
@MichaelR583 жыл бұрын
James , nice tip , thanks for sharing , God bless
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@shadomane Жыл бұрын
Very cool little lantern. Thanks for sharing James. And thanks for the video.
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@svravenflintlock75263 жыл бұрын
Great project for me and the grandkids. They'll love it.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@ronaldrose7593 Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 James, thank you for sharing this easy and clever hack. Stay safe out there..😊
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too! Merry Christmas!
@danieljones21833 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I fit 5 or 6 into an empty pill container and slip in a book of matches for packing. I have a small jar I use when burning the candle. I will use your hack for the handle and reflector. Thanks James.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Great! Glad you liked the video.
@debralynnbailey65273 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping your KZbin short short and sweet to the point thanks again
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for the kind words!
@richschwartz80043 жыл бұрын
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. Thanks again for sharing another project with us. God bless and stay safe.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
We did indeed. Thank you for watching.
@minhhop3208 Жыл бұрын
Amazing ! Cheap, simple, but veryuseful ! thanks for sharing !
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@michaelbrunner66543 жыл бұрын
Great idea. I love candle lanterns. Gives you just enough lite.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thank you for watching.
@greeneyedlady55803 жыл бұрын
I burn tea light candles almost every night. They provide a surprising amount of light, especially when burned in front of a mirror or other reflector. They also provide enough heat to be great for warming up your hands.
@mrwdpkr5851 Жыл бұрын
Cool idea ! I use tomato paste cans to make long burning candles that can handle being in a back pack .
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@earlshaner44413 жыл бұрын
MERRY CHRISTMAS brother and everyone else hi from Syracuse NY and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures in camping and survival
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, and hope you all had a Merry Christmas and that you have a great and wonderful new year as well!
@matilda6362 Жыл бұрын
That is a great idea to use indoors if the grid goes down and you want more direct light
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
True!
@Olyphoto73 жыл бұрын
Clever little project!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@something2chewon2 жыл бұрын
Super cute !! Simple...I like that !! God bless!!
@Apchestangenightout3 жыл бұрын
Made in the 🇺🇸 USA That was honestly very nice 👌now I know what to make and use when someone needs to use the outhouse .Thank you .
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Great. Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching!
@mchristiansen1373 жыл бұрын
Aha!!! Gotcha! You didn't mention the most important part, a multi-tool!!! LOL neat idea, thanks for putting it out there.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
True. I've gotten so used to carrying it and using it that I forgot to say anything about it in the opening list, lol. Thanks for watching!
@jamessotherden59093 жыл бұрын
I love these DIY projects. Thank you.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@royshidler3351 Жыл бұрын
U make alot of things look really simple. That's how life was supposed to be. Thanku very much for videos
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Flashahol3 жыл бұрын
Another great DIY that's super easy and is practical for real!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Great. Thank you for watching!
@theeverydayprepper76732 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Something a lot of people don't think about is reusing things, like glass cars, for new purposes. Look at your all the stuff in your bug in/out bag/locations and think of things you can do with each item's individual components after it's original intended use has been exhausted. It's the ultimate recycling experience and can extend you self-sufficiency
@WayPointSurvival2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thank you for watching!
@richisme37683 жыл бұрын
Better than my little V8 juice can lantern. Thanks for the reflective tape idea. It gets pretty hot here in the summer and I have to separate the stored candles with a piece of coffee filter or something to keep them loose.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Great, glad you liked the video and thank you for watching!
@413xanderb53 жыл бұрын
Nifty idea. Another reminder that crafting is the best survival skill.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thank you for watching.
@FelixImmler3 жыл бұрын
Wowww, what a wonderful idea!👍
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, my friend!
@asconajuenger3 жыл бұрын
Felix auch hier! Gesundes neues!
@johngaller278 Жыл бұрын
I'm a year late, but when Felix comments on your post that's saying something. 🎉
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
Indeed! He is a good friend of mine!
@MrFunnieGuy Жыл бұрын
Really cool, and if you want to speed up the process of leveling the candle, you can just take your lighter, and heat up the bottom of the candle, right in the center, and it should melt right in place.👍
@MrFunnieGuy Жыл бұрын
If you don't want to wait for the candle wax to melt😁 but loved the project, great job 👍
@baileybrunson423 жыл бұрын
James, that is so cool.. with four kids I can't help but shake my head at the hundreds of missed opportunities I had to make these..!😂
@timshelton79053 жыл бұрын
Finally. A use for wire hangers!!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Right? Thank you for watching!
@juancarloslopezlopez36543 жыл бұрын
From Spain. Nice idea . I'ts simple but sometimes the simple things make our life interesting. Great job James.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@matthewellisor58353 жыл бұрын
Great one! I found a jar in "that drawer" that we all have (I think it was originally yeast) that perfectly fit tea-lights with the aluminium cup intact. Might be worth looking when next at the grocer's. The only other difference to mine is that I put the foil tape on the inside. Thanks for the reminder, I'll have to go make a few more.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you for the info about the slightly larger sized glass jar.
@katherinemcconnell15313 жыл бұрын
….🌀We Call That ‘The Drunk Drawer’🌀….
@recoveringsoul7553 жыл бұрын
In the kitchen I always called that the junk drawer
@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence3 жыл бұрын
I turned my initial junk drawer into a junk bssket. Over time however, I began to have both a junk basket and a new junk drawer.
@recoveringsoul7553 жыл бұрын
@@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence don't feel bad, I had a junk room. Started out as a playroom for my kids, they didn't like cleaning up their toys. After the hamsters died, I put a study desk in there to expand study locations. But odd furniture that didn't fit anywhere ended up in there, lamps, etc.
@GOBRAGH2 Жыл бұрын
This is such a clever project. These sorts of projects/concepts would be great for youth wilderness scouts, or Odyssey of the mind projects!
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thanks for watching!
@oxxnarrdflame88653 жыл бұрын
Cool. Another project for me. 😄 I recently completed your Altoids candle lantern, alcohol burner and wood stove. Much fun.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you for watching.
@paulembling63842 жыл бұрын
Hi James, just want to say what a cracking little lantern, I'm well impressed. I have been toying with buying one of the UCO lanterns for a while now but after watching your video on the Micro Lantern, I feel this is the way to go, I love it. Many thanks for sharing James, Atb, Paul.
@WayPointSurvival2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching the video. I'm glad that you liked it and are finding it useful!
@col.cottonhill66552 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I've been looking for a good use for all the baby food jars we save!
@thistledewoutdoors33312 жыл бұрын
Nuts & bolts - screw the lids to the underside of a work bench or shelf... Unscrew the jars to access thm
@bethelteshuwah98243 жыл бұрын
I made 4 reflective ovens thankyou for teaching us all
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Great, glad you liked it!
@nancywhitty70723 жыл бұрын
Oh I love this idea! Thanks 👍🏼
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@mrequi12 жыл бұрын
Very good, very clear instruction.
@sherrymuzykazekestravels67932 жыл бұрын
I love videos like this!!!! I’m a crafter at heart so this is right down my alley! 👍🏻
@WayPointSurvival2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and I'm glad you liked it!
@BenjaminKlahn3 жыл бұрын
First time watcher, just commenting to say I do like the 90's era intro graphic, very retro cool. Fun little diy project.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@RockyMtnGobblers3 жыл бұрын
Great idea, would have loved to see this hanging inside a dark tent to see how well it let the place. You can buy these at the dollar store but without lids, I bought three.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it works quite well indoors and throws off an amazing amount of light for its size.
@fjb4932 Жыл бұрын
Buying an empty jar vs a jar with food in it. A no brainer . . .
@lt23393 жыл бұрын
Cutest idea! And now I'm stealing that idea for jars around the housel
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Help yourself! Glad you liked it.
@steveturner39993 жыл бұрын
So many totally awesome projects. You did it again! Thanks for another great idea!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@HelloL.G.2 жыл бұрын
this is the cutest little lantern I have ever seen and is beginner friendly enough that I could actually make! thank you for sharing! I am feeling more prepared already
@WayPointSurvival2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@gravelsasquatch64303 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely brilliant! Thanks for sharing.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@oldgoat88612 жыл бұрын
I like this video.....We are OLD now and RV our bodies can't take the tents and sleeping bags no more. BUT....I love stuff like this, I'll make a couple for me and some for my 2 Sons. We live in the Frigid North country...even be good for a winter car safety pack. Well done !!!
@WayPointSurvival2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@faviolaandaya10793 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Thank you ! I’m learning a lot of things from you! Happy new year!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, glad that you're enjoying the channel.
@99Racker2 жыл бұрын
I have made similar lights. The jars I use, Gerber I believe, take the tea candles I use. I also make them with the taller jars. They are great as emergency lights. If you walk about my home, you will see some on the back of some furniture...awaiting the need. Thanks for the video.
@WayPointSurvival2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thanks for watching!
@willowlaken63033 жыл бұрын
This was great! Doable and useful. Thank you.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@seanfinkel9621 Жыл бұрын
Best Idea I've seen in quite some time. So Simple, compact and powerful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful wisdom. Im looking forward to learning more from you and your blossoming channel .
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@Bushmanschool3 жыл бұрын
Another great tip video brother.Thanks for sharing.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@michelejbreese5100 Жыл бұрын
Very nice also. A small cup on top. Boil water. Heat thank you so much great idea.
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@PREPFORIT3 жыл бұрын
An excellent back up light 👍
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thank you!
@carlosgermansanchezlizarra96292 жыл бұрын
James again an amazing dy , and easy , cheap , funny , and very important for the camp , tend or yard , thanks james see you later
@WayPointSurvival2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@devildogsbushcraft78983 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Thanks.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@bsd9230 Жыл бұрын
Great idea! Love this project! Have you done a video project with using a tin can to make a tea-light candle stove?? Would love to see that! Tea lights are cheap and easily gotten at the dollar store for pennies. And easily packed and transported.
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
That might be a fun one to do! Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!
@krishoogstraat68663 жыл бұрын
Great project!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@petuniafuzz90833 жыл бұрын
I think I will make some of these with my grandkids. This reminds me of stuff we did in Girls Scouts. What fun.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Great, thank you for watching!
@anatmoolmuang79653 жыл бұрын
That is awesome!!! Thank you James for the demonstration now I'm gonna go make some few lanterns so my camp site will be pretty darn romantic. This is really useful, thanks again.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and glad you liked it!
@tenmiltenmil17703 жыл бұрын
WOW ... 😯 ! Thank you for sharing this valuable and vital information ! Totally appreciated ! Have a great New Year this coming 2022 ! ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and Happy New Year to you as well!
@pharaohsmagician83293 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I have a question, have you ever seen those reflective stickers that you can slap on bicycle rims and on your car and stuff etc? Like reflector pads/stickers I think they are called. I have always wanted to try putting those on the outside of this kind of jar lantern so the reflective side faces inward. Maybe something like that would provide an even brighter reflection than the aluminum tape thing. Finding a good way to fix it to the outside might be tricky though, because the sticky side will be facing away from the glass. If you can experiment with it and make a video of love to see what you come up with! At the dollar store near me that have premade lanterns for tealights like this, which are quite larger but have a metal cup for the tea light suspended with wire in the inside near the middle of the jar, so it's raised up and spreads the light further. You maybe stick the reflective or aluminum stickers on the inside of the jar on one half with some super glue so it stays this way. The metal wire cup works very simialir ti the handles you made here. Except it goes inside the jar and has a metal cup the size of a bottle lid that can hold a tea light
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the idea. Glad you like the video!
@Ak_lyfe2 жыл бұрын
Great project! I used a hot glue gun to stick down the first tealight for a cleaner look, since I'm making them for gifts. I covered the lid with foil to hide the label, and added a small camping theme sticker.
@MuvoTX3 жыл бұрын
Thats pretty cool. UCO used to make tea candle lenterns a few years ago. I think they discontinued them though.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@davidsawmandave87313 жыл бұрын
Great idea , the beat part the tea candles are cheap , great for storms when the power is out
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thank you for watching!
@peterv13183 жыл бұрын
That was awesome James, perfect for a small tent, tipi or other backcountry set ups. That is DEFINITELY going in my set up. I wonder how it would fit iny Stanley cook set...only one way to find out!!!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thank you for watching!
@ReWyldOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thats a pretty cool idea! Nice little project for scouts! Thanks
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thanks for watching.
@james00003 жыл бұрын
Interesting upcycle for small glass jars with lids. I would probably melt the wax into the jar and make a single larger candle out of it though.
@pharaohsmagician83293 жыл бұрын
Be careful with that, the jar might shatter or crack eventually. I think with the tealight it gives it some space to seperate and spread the heat around
@james00003 жыл бұрын
@@pharaohsmagician8329 I wouldn't really worry about it if filled with wax, I would be more worried about thermal shock. The wax works as a sink for the heat and would provide a better gradient of heat from the top to the bottom. More wax means more heat capacity and more heat used to melt the wax, it will also cool down slower. I suppose it's possible though. At the end of the day it really depends on the amount of heat the specific glass can handle and the type of wax/fuel used, since different waxes/paraffins/etc release differing amount of heat/energy when they burn.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
You could probably do that, but as other people said you do need to be careful about the effect of the heat on the glass jar. However, I also don't think that it would be that great in general. But, do remember that the average candle flame generates 1,850° Fahrenheit of heat.
@joereames5666 Жыл бұрын
Love the channel!!! You’ve helped in so many ways for this young/old hobo
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!
@kirbywheeler52353 жыл бұрын
Great idea, as usual. Going to store for some baby food. No don't have any kids at home, I want to make a lantern.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Lol. Thank you for watching!
@riflemanism Жыл бұрын
I sa this and just had to make one myself, turns out the idea to make one is far brighter than the actual lamp ! 😋
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
It doesn't put out a whole lot of light but I agree that I like the idea
@brngrofdeth3 жыл бұрын
I have a few taller plastic jars from like horse radish and stuff. Pretty tough stuff and not breakable. Love this idea. Love an blessings from Ontario Canada!
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@dianemyers2503 жыл бұрын
Plastic jars will melt
@brngrofdeth3 жыл бұрын
@@dianemyers250 With a tea light? Nahhh... Tea lights even come with little plastic cups as well as tin foil types.
@Skashoon3 жыл бұрын
The tip about using WD-40 to remove the label was worth the price of admission. Never knew about that trick, thanks.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad that you liked the tip about the wd-40.
@martingreen20183 жыл бұрын
Thank you James for another great video and Idea, merry Christmas and A happy, healthy new year to you from the UK
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and that the new year is full of blessings for you all!
@cowboygeologist77723 жыл бұрын
Very cool; thanks for posting.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@tommyagain38 Жыл бұрын
Great idea, going to make this. Im going to use citronella candles. A few of these will help with mosquitos.
@carolpaventi12853 жыл бұрын
I'm not handing but I still love watching this stuff. Ty👏🏻👌
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@donvandenberg53013 жыл бұрын
Great video. Now I'll have a use for all of the baby food jars that my granddaughter will be going through soon.
@WayPointSurvival3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thank you for watching!
@DanceToHeal6 ай бұрын
One day I’ll find someone that just wants to do stuff like this with me! So fun. :)
@sbdiaries Жыл бұрын
A very neat idea 💡 and not to hard to make ❤. Thanks for sharing 👍, best wishes Simon and Beth ♥️ 🙋
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@user-gn5uy6lx7z Жыл бұрын
Ok, I will make one because I carry T-Cup candles for light, and as a fire starter . Good idea
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@sineriafrankenstein7316 Жыл бұрын
Cute as heck!!! I've literally been looking for a little candle lantern, I'm just going to make one now!!!! Thank-you for this idea!!
@WayPointSurvival Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@gwargumm95115 ай бұрын
Always something cool to build on your channel. Now I know what I am going to do with all those OUI glass yogurt jars I have been saving.