What can I use for luminaries?

Make the most simple, traditional luminarias with brown or white paper lunch bags.

  1. Fold each bag at the top, then fill each with a couple of cups of sand.
  2. Add a votive candle! For safety, many folks now use a flameless LED votive candle or solar-powered light.
  3. Place the bags on steady ground along pathways.

Can you use tea lights in luminaries?

A LED tealight is easy to use in the luminary but due to the cost, it will be retained for later uses and will require more time to retrieve and store.

What size bags are used for luminaries?

6″W x 3.5″
Standard Paper Bags Luminaria bag size is 6″W x 3.5″D x 11″H.

Can you use brown paper bags for luminaries?

Making them is easy! For my luminaries I used white paper bags, but brown works just fine, too! I trimmed the top of my bags with scalloped scissors for a little extra character. It was really fun and easy to free-hand some little stars, but you could use cutters from the craft store if you’d prefer!

How much sand do I need for luminaries?

You should use about 2 inches of sand in each bag. If you use a votive cup (highly recommended), you will need a lot less sand and your candles will burn longer.

What day do you light luminaries?

Some concentrate on Christmas Eve, others enjoy their displays throughtout December. In Europe, many people postpone their use of luminaries until just before January 6, the Festival of the Three Kings. Their luminaries light the wise men as they bring gifts to the Christ Child.

Do luminaries need sand?

Regardless of whether you use bags or cups, sand is needed for every luminary. Sand for your neighborhood should be put in a neutral spot so it is available for everyone (you should figure 1 yd. of sand per 1000 candles). Bags should be folded at the top to eliminate flapping.

Can you use regular paper bags for luminaries?

Crafting Paper Bag Luminaries. Get a small, plain, paper bag. A brown paper lunch bag will work great for this, but you can use a colored paper bag instead. You can find these bags in the gift wrap section of a craft store.

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