1. Open the ‘Glo-Thru’ bag and pour approximately four inches (2 to2 ½ cups) of sand into it. The correct amount of sand will stabilize the ‘Glo-Thru’ bag and will allow the light to shine through at the proper height for 8-10 hours.
2. Place the candle in the center of the sand pile. Make certain the candle is upright and straight.
3. If the candle is centered in the bag, the bag may almost be closed at the top using the side creases.
4. For maximum lighting and decorative effect, place the bags about four feet apart.
5. A light snow will not prevent the lighting of Luminaries.
6. After the candle extinguishes, store the sand for your next Luminaria.

 White 6-lb. Bags

1. Take a white bag and fold down the top approximately three inches to give the bag stability.
2. Pour approximately four inches (2 to2 ½ cups) of sand into each bag.
3. Place the candle in the center of the sand pile. Make certain the candle is upright and straight.
4. For maximum lighting and decorative effect, place the bags about four feet apart.

 Helpful Hints

1. Kitty litter or soil may be used in place of sand.
2. Two liter soda bottles may be placed inside the bags to hold candles:
           Soak off labels
            Cut the top off the bottle about 6 inches
            Assemble the luminaria using the bottle in the bag
3. Fireplace matches or barbecue grill lighters are helpful in lighting the candles.
4. Add sand to all bags ahead of time, put in place, then add the candle and light.