I had an idea traveling to my job the other day that I’d try and showcase one lantern each month. Not that any of them are worthy of much praise but it will help give everyone some idea of the styles of lanterns I make. I tell people that each lantern is a “one of a kind” because each one has its own individual flaw somewhere on it.
The pine wood grains don’t jump out at you the way the hardwoods do once the stain is applied so I’ll try and pick lanterns that have some nice grain design or other unique characteristics.
This month I’ll show you #56 which I just completed. The wood is clear pine but this lantern is only the second one I’ve made that utilizes a glass door that lifts up thru the top. The corners have been rounded and I also put a copper heat deflector on it. When I fashion the copper pipe candle holder I break off two tabs that I then try and utilize for the lifting glass handle. It’s finished off with a twisted wire handle.
This is the second of three styles that I have in the works to offer for sale. I hope to add more someday. This lantern sells for $30 and all the profit goes to Bibles For The World and their Child Sponsorship Program.
Our Lord and King, first served,
Mark
