Kinds of Tiki Torches

There are lots of kinds of tiki torches you need to know before having one of those in your yard. You might be wanting a less expensive Do It Yourself torch that would incline to your fences, walls or posts; you may want to have the lighted wood carved lamp like the design of tikis; you might be wanting the more primitive look of the bamboos; the conventional look and environmental friendly of the solar tiki lamps; and, the modern look and lustrous texture of the copper and metal tiki torches. Either way, you still need to choose the ones that are appropriate to your backyard. The following are their individual description and steps to make.

DIY Wine Bottle Tiki torches

This DIY tiki torch is easy to make. They are only composed of a wine bottle, a wick and a tiki oil or citronella. You only need to gather the empty wine bottles from your storage room. Wrap a nylon plumbing thread around the end of the copper pipe. Make it fit snugly into the mouth of the bottle. Make sure that the fitting is solid enough to avoid falling out very easily, but not tight enough to allow an easy refilling of the fuel. Then, insert the wick through the pipe fitting and pull it through so that the wick will reach to the bottom of the bottle. Trim the excess cloth or wick so that the one-half inch of the wick will extend to the other end.

If you want them to incline to your walls or fences, you need to purchase a ring or a clamp to fasten the torches to the wall and hang them freely. The clamps can be purchased in your favorite handyman store or home improvement supplies.

The Tiki Lamps

They are the original tiki lamps, the parent of today's home adornments – tiki torches. They originated in the famous ancient Polynesian culture. They are also the symbol of strength and power. These tiki lamps are of course designed or carved in wood, or just resemble to the ancient tiki carvings, may it be in metal or in plastic materials. Tiki are only made to serve as a container for a lighting solution or lamp. It reflects the light from within making it appear to be glowing from the inside.

Bamboo Tiki Torches

They are the most primitive or kitschy design among all of the torches nowadays. Bamboo tiki lamps are ideal decorations for beach weddings and other special events. Though, they will not stay longer in use, but they come in much affordable prices even when purchased from the favorite home improvement store. Of course, they consist of a bamboo pole, cut together in six parts in one end where the torch will sit.

Solar Tiki Torches

The solar tiki torches are the most environmental friendly among the torches. They do not require any electricity to consume nor fuel to burn. They just charge themselves when the sun is up and light themselves when the sun is down. They are also convenient to be used as decoration even in the pathways, where children are playing or near the bushes. They do not post any threat of fire hazard and the like when they fall over.

Metal or Copper Tiki torches

These types of torches are the most modern and common in the households, classy hotels and restaurants. They stay longer in use and do not require frequent cleaning. They can be kept or stored for future uses as well. They can be refilled with insect-deflecting fuel or oil. They burn elegant and dazzling flames, which make them transform an ordinary setting into like a private beach paradise. They also comes in various designs, forms and styles. They are convenient to use as decoration for any type of occasion as well. 

Now that you know the kinds of tiki torches, you might be having a good pick in your mind right now regarding which type of torch you will add to your yard. It depends how you will assess them and their functionality. Still, torches will look good anywhere you place them.

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