DIY Outdoor Lighting
I’ve spent the past few days catching up on my favorite blogs and just had to share this awesome DIY torch via Design*Sponge. I love how this project recycles a thing [wine bottles] that we all have [sometimes in excess] into a beautiful, functional outdoor fixture. The torches were created by Erik Anderson of Gerardot & Co, a design and branding agency that does some really cool work in Indianapolis.
Building an outdoor living area is our next big backyard project and the so-far-imaginary space includes a wood fired oven, flagstones, and a big, old, rectangular table for dinner parties. A perimeter of flickering firelight would complete the scene, don’t you think?
To check out the full, original post on Design*Sponge, including great photos and step-by-step instructions, click here.
HOt damn! Those are cool!
August 13th, 2009 at 6:13 pmGorgeous. Now I’ll have to find a blue wine bottle to get the full effect.
August 13th, 2009 at 6:16 pmNeato! OK- am I crazy or would some old chemistry lab bottles / equipment be super cool for these? Or would they be creepy and halloween-ish?
August 13th, 2009 at 7:52 pmI just recycled a blue wine bottle– it was Prosecco from Trader Joe’s. It was pretty cheap, drink the alcohol then use the bottles!
August 13th, 2009 at 8:50 pmA pipe stand off. Have used them for a multitue of supporting meassures but this is a new one on me. Just shows you are never too old to learn something new.
August 13th, 2009 at 9:15 pmNow THIS is why I’ve been saving pretty bottles for a decade. Beautiful – thanks for the tip!
August 14th, 2009 at 9:17 amWe are SO making these…absolutely LOVE them!
… thanks for the link to the directions.
August 14th, 2009 at 9:55 amThese are really cool Willi! Neat idea.
August 17th, 2009 at 7:12 pmI really like your idea for DIY lights. The cobalt blue bottle lights are just beatuiful.
January 31st, 2010 at 12:06 pm