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Offline towdude3

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Japanesse Lantern
« on: December 18, 2010, 07:57:39 am »
Not finished yet. Trying to decide if I should put something inside to hide the bulb. The bolts on top are just to hold it together while the glue dries. Will probably stain natural. Any ideas?
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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2010, 08:16:14 am »
You can put plexiglas behind it (if it isn't too late and already glued)  If you get clear, you can use fine steel wool to "frost" the plexiglas.  Just buff it and it will look frosted and hide the bulb. 

The lantern is really beautiful!

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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2010, 08:31:18 am »
Ditto to what Sheila said.  You could also use rice paper, but the plexiglass will outlast it.
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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2010, 08:53:45 am »
nice job its looking pretty sweet ;)
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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2010, 09:11:22 am »
Plexiglass would be nice....

Really cool lantern...thanks for the picture!
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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2010, 10:02:57 am »
I like that one!! Gives me another idea.  ;D
You might also consider a colored plexiglass. I think that blue or red or even yellow would be very attractive.

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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2010, 10:12:40 am »
That lantern is going to look absolutly beautiful when done.  The plexiglass idea is a great one.  Looking forward to seeing it totally complete.

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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2010, 02:34:59 pm »
For my 'tea lights' I found that 'Parchment' paper is a good 'diffuser'!
It is available in several muted colors.

Really neat lamp!

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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2010, 04:09:51 pm »
hey Towdude, The Plexiglas idea is a good one, but you might consider a light bulb that flickers. It will make it look more like a candle lantern.
Excellent cutting on the lantern. Is it your pattern?
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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2010, 07:16:11 pm »
Excellent cutting towdude. And a lot of great ideas for finishing it off.

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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2010, 08:23:36 pm »
thanks for the ideas. the pattern belongs to Pedro Lopez (finescrollsaw.com) I have used plastic light panels in the past for covering but was looking for something different. I will give the plexiglass idea a try. I did not glue the top on so I could have access to change the bulb. Mike
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Offline MadHatter

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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2010, 11:19:53 pm »
nice job.
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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2010, 12:05:47 pm »
that's a nice project! really great.
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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #13 on: December 19, 2010, 07:18:48 pm »
Awesome job, I like it. Thanks for posting.  :)
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Re: Japanesse Lantern
« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2010, 11:31:40 pm »
Great job Towdude! My wife wants me to do that...in my next life!!!
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