Oil Tiki Torch

There's no better way to infuse a bit of tropical spice into your backyard barbeque or outdoor party than with a few well-placed oil tiki torches. Oil tiki torches are generally more versatile, portable, and affordable than gas torches and are available in a wide variety of styles and materials.

Material
Oil tiki torches are made from many materials, including metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and brass; as well as more casual materials like ceramic, wood, and bamboo.

Regardless of the material it's made of, an oil tiki torch is designed to burn brightly and safely for 10 hours or longer. The material you choose for your oil tiki torch is determined largely by your own personal tastes and style of your existing backyard decor.

Style
The many styles of oil tiki torches available are each designed to serve a unique purpose. Pole torches and hanging torches are great for illuminating large areas such as backyards or picnic areas. A ring of oil tiki torches on poles around the pool or grill will highlight some of the main areas of your party.

Pathway torches are typically shorter than pole torches and are used to light sidewalks and stairs to help create a relaxing atmosphere and keep walkways brightly lit for safety.

To create dynamic centerpieces or illuminate a more intimate gathering, table top oil tiki torches, wall sconces, and umbrella torches work best. These smaller oil tiki torches take up less space than pole torches but feature the same soft glowing flame to enhance the soothing mood of quiet evenings.

Umbrella torches are handy because they clamp securely to the pole of your picnic umbrella to cast their light down over the entire table.

Safety
As with any open flame, care should be taken when using oil tiki torches to ensure that the torches are placed away from buildings, houses, and other flammable objects such as eaves and overhanging tree branches. Children should never light or play around oil tiki torches and the flame should be completely extinguished when you are through using the torch.

Pick up a set of festive oil tiki torches before your next outdoor gathering and keep the party going well into the night under the dancing flames of the torches.