Tiki torches were once traditional lighting on many islands. Today, they are ubiquitous outdoor decorations. The dancing flames will instantly transform your space into an island paradise. For warm summer evenings, adding tiki torches to your yard, garden, or patio will bring a relaxing atmosphere.

Outdoor tiki torches can be quite inexpensive, though some have elaborate styles that will easily evoke an island feeling right in your backyard. The traditional style is made of bamboo that has been woven together, giving the torch a handmade and primitive island style that will perfectly blend in with the rest of your tiki decorations. Today, similar torches can be found in metal, ceramic, or other materials as well. Though these may be more durable, they will not give the same island feeling as the traditional bamboo ones. Most torches, even those made of bamboo, will last for at least the whole summer season when left outside, depending on the weather conditions.

Tiki torches are filled with lamp oil, and will burn for many hours. These torches use a wick which absorbs the oil in the bowl. Use high-quality, low- or no-smoke lamp oil for your backyard torches. Consider citronella oil, which has the added benefit of repelling the mosquitoes that may be bothering your party guests.

Tiki torches are a low-maintenance, beautiful way to decorate your backyard for evening use. These torches are also a must-have decoration for any tiki party or luau. They are the most popular style of themed lighting for a backyard party, especially one with an island theme. Place them anywhere your guests may go, for mood lighting, around the pool, or anywhere else that could benefit from a little additional light without ruining the mood of the party. These torches can keep your guests safe, by lighting areas that may be unsafe in the dark. Of course, they are also fun and relaxing. Unlike electric lighting, they won’t ruin the tropical mood of your party. Relax and sip a tropical drink by the light of a tiki torch.

Always keep torches away from flammable materials, especially popular tiki decorations like grass skirts, paper umbrellas, or a thatched-roof tiki bar. Firmly anchor the torch into the ground, especially if you plan to leave it up for awhile or have kids or pets running around who may knock into the torch. If you do not have any space to anchor a tiki torch into the ground, consider tabletop torches, or stings of Hawaiian-themed lights, rather than a traditional torch to light your party. Between uses, store the torches upright if they are filled with oil. If drained, they can be stored on their sides.

Tiki torches can be brought indoors, as long as they are not lit. Use these bamboo torches in your tiki-themed living room or bedroom for added ambience. Never light them indoors; they are usually too close to the ceiling, and may catch surrounding items on fire. Tiki torches are meant only for outdoor use. These bamboo torches will easily complement any island or tiki-themed decor.

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