Emergency Light Tutorial

I found an idea the other day for making an outdoor candle light. I realized that with a modification it would make a great emergency light. First I gathered the supplies I already owned. I had a small candle I purchased at a thrift store about a month ago. It smells great! Next I primed an empty tuna can.Then I went back to the thrift store to buy an old ceramic candle stick for .69 cents and a glass globe for a ceiling fan for .99 plus tax. I primed the candle stick as well. A couple of weeks ago I got a coupon for a free paint sample at Lowe's (I think it was in the Better Homes magazine.) I chose a light green that kind of matches my room which I used on the tuna can and the candle stick. If I was to do this project again, I would use spray paint instead and also paint the inside of the tuna can as well.  I affixed the can and the stick together using E-6000 glue that can be purchased at craft stores or Wal-Mart. Finally I added the candle and globe. I had some old purple ribbon left from another project that I tied to the base. Now if I need to walk through the house when the electricity is out, I have the long candlestick base to hold that will help prevent burns.

The candle is not stuck down with some melted wax in the picture, but you get the idea. 

Overall I am very happy with the results.

It cost me $2 plus the glue to make it.

I used only second hand or recycled items in creating this.