Creating Luminaries

• Use a large round balloon that fills to 12 inches in diameter
• Attach balloon top to a water nozzle
• Fill the balloon with water, (supporting the bottom) up to 12-14 inches diameter
• Holding the top closed, support the bottom, place in a pie plate
• Blow air into the balloon, flattening the top of the water (app. 6 inches in diameter)
• Tie off the end
• Place the balloon (on pie plate) in a freezer or if you live in a chilly climate, place the balloons (on the pie plates) outside.
• It must be below freezing. Freeze for about 26-32 hours. It all depends on the temperature
  As the water freezes the balloons may break away, not to worry
• The key to luminaries is to get the outside wall about 1 1/2 inches thick.When you think the time is right, bring the luminaries in. *** Important to do this step in the kitchen sink. Or you may have water all over
• Run warm water (briefly) over the luminary, remove the balloon piece.
• The top will be flat and you will have to chisel an opening with a screw driver or knife, carefully!
• You want the opening big enough to put a small pillar candle in, and be able to light the candle
• Put back outside to prevent further melting