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How to Decorate Tiki Torches for a Wedding

Tiki torches offer a festive and island-inspired touch to any event, especially a summery wedding. The torches provide your party area with lighting and decorum. Knowing how to use and decorate a tiki torch for your wedding doesn't take a lot of time and practice. When you know how to decorate tiki torches, you can use the lights not only for weddings, but a myriad of other events as well.

Things You'll Need

Tiki torches
Silk ribbon rolls
Scissors
Spray craft adhesive
Glitter, confetti
Paper plate
Battery operated fan (handheld)
Blow dryer

Instructions

- 1
  Cut a length of wide-gauge silk ribbon matching the colors of your wedding theme. Cut the ribbon to a length of 24 to 36 inches.
- 2
  Tie the length of silk ribbon into a simple bow at the halfway point of the tiki torch's stalk. Repeat this with as many tiki torches and ribbons you need.
- 3
  Hold a can of spray craft glue about 5 inches from the surface of the torch stalk. Start at the bottom and spray around the stalk in an upward spiral formation.
- 4
  Pour 1 cup of loose glitter and confetti on the center of a paper plate. Select colors that match your wedding.
- 5
  Turn on the handheld battery-operated fan or a blow dryer to blow the loose glitter and confetti up the stalk of the tiki torch. This adds glittery effects to fit with your wedding theme. Let the torch dry for six hours before lighting it outdoors during the event.

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