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Neverdone · Sep 24, 2012

So my neighbor is gearing up for Halloween. He wanted a couple lanterns. This is what I came up with.

Cut green glass for the windows, put a mirror in the bottom. I made a pair. They aren't perfect, but considering I pretty much didn't measure anything when I made them, I don't think they are too bad. They work, candle burns in them. Need ground up a bit and some paint but other than that, not too bad.

21willys · Sep 24, 2012

Pertty cool, I would hate to see what a craft shop would charge for that.

Mr.Crown · Sep 24, 2012

I don't think you should paint it.

It would be somewhat like what the old lanterns were like long long ago. All tarnished and rusty.

That's just my opinion.

Part two of my opinion is that these are really cool. Nice work.

YBeNormal · Sep 24, 2012

Mr.Crown said:
I don't think you should paint it.

It would be somewhat like what the old lanterns were like long long ago. All tarnished and rusty.

That's just my opinion.

Part two of my opinion is that these are really cool. Nice work.

What he said. And they look awesome[cl

Dirtyrat · Sep 25, 2012

They do look damn cool!

Is that weld in a tube I see there? heh heh

Neverdone · Sep 25, 2012

Its hard to run a bead on glass and get it to hold together. LOL!!! I opted for the easier weld to hold the glass in.....

tattoodfreak · Sep 25, 2012

look great! I agree though-don't paint 'em

Sam_Fear · Sep 25, 2012

Night picture with candle? I'll live without video of it. Very cool.

sgtpontiac · Sep 25, 2012

You are creative.....gotta give it to you on that....

Neverdone said:
So my neighbor is gearing up for Halloween. He wanted a couple lanterns. This is what I came up with.

Look great....... how much for a set??? [cl

Neverdone · Sep 28, 2012

I still haven't given him a price........ LOL

The wife wants me to build a couple more for us to keep. I think I am going to give it a shot but be a little more elaborate for those. Maybe build them taller six sides instead of four......

Any thoughts? What would you do different?

46FORD$PU · Sep 29, 2012

neat looking maybe do six sides with green and red or orange glass and I wouldn't get to fancy it will take away from that oldie look and don't paint them maybe clear coat

Neverdone · Sep 29, 2012

I can only get green or clear...... unless I pay for it......... I work in a glass plant so I can nab little pieces like that for nothing. sometimes I can get like a neat looking blue or a blackish gold kind of color, but that is harder to do.

sawzall · Sep 29, 2012

6 sided with the same glass, very rustic and cool!

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