Chinese Lanterns
The light that emanates from a
Chinese lantern is justly famous, because it provides a
soft, diffused light in every direction at the same
time. There aren't many other types of lamp that can
produce that quality of light. It's for this reason that
cinematographers have used Chinese lanterns in
filmmaking for many decades. Even today they are widely
used, when a soft light source is required and is needed
quickly.
Chinese Lantern Problems
However, the obvious problem with
Chinese lanterns is that they're made of paper. And, as
I'm sure you know, paper burns very easily. Essentially,
with a Chinese lantern, you're placing a 250-watt lamp
inside a paper bag. It doesn't take much to realize just
how dangerous that is. The question is, how to get the
wonderful light effect of a Chinese lantern, without
setting your house on fire?
The other problem with Chinese lanterns is that they're
rather flimsy. This means they got torn and damaged very
easily. So this is another problem that needs to be
overcome if you're going to use Chinese lanterns
effectively in your decor.
Solving the Chinese Lantern
Problems
The obvious solution is to make your Chinese lanterns
from something other than paper. By doing this, you make
your lanterns safer and also improve their durability.
One option is to use foolproof fabric. Combine that with
a light post globe and a standard lamp head, and with a
few handyman skills you can make your own Chinese
lantern in only a few hours. It's important to make sure
you only use electrically safe parts, and always avoid
using a high wattage globe.
Of course, if the whole idea of getting out the tools
and making your own Chinese lantern doesn't appeal, you
can buy them! If you want something more durable than a
paper lantern, check out stores that supply lighting for
photographers and cinematographers. It's highly likely
that they'll have Chinese lantern style lights
available. But be warned - Chinese lantern lighting in
more durable materials doesn't come cheap.
If you have kids, it can also be a fun craft activity
for them to make paper Chinese lanterns for decorative
purposes only. They're simple to make, and if you use
lots of colorful paper, can be a great way to cheer up a
room for a party. Kids love them.
Ideal for Home Decor
One of the biggest attractions of
Chinese lanterns is that they spread their diffuse light
over a wide area. However, in some situations you may
prefer to reduce the areas the light reaches. To achieve
this result, you can either attach some material to the
arm holding the lantern, or drape flame retardant
material around the lantern on the sides where you don't
want any light spill. Use Velcro pads if you think you
might want to remove the shield later.
When it comes to providing attractive lighting for your
home, it's hard to best Chinese lanterns. They're both
aesthetically pleasing and also provide a soothing, soft
light. Once you overcome the basic problem of using
paper to make the lanterns, you'll be able to enjoy
these attractive additions to your home.
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Review Our Directory for Old Lanterns
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Our Best Web Links For Old Lanterns
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1. WICKS FOR B & H, RAYO, P & A, ROYAL, KOSMOS AND DIETZ LAMPS
... 1.95 LW-03 1 1/2" Flat wicks, 8" long, package of three (3), for old lanterns and some old heaters (Wheeling Valley), greenhouse heaters, and some poultry house heaters. $3.95 LW-07 1 1/4" Flat wicks ...
http://www.milesstair.com/lamp_wicks.html |
2. Lighting Resource Product Searchpcats9d0 - Area Lighting Fixtures, Site, Roa...
... Request Design Assistance SPJ Lighting - 2122 - RS Rustic Silver Wall Mounted Lantern Old lanterns with Clear Beveled Glass. 120 Volt, (3) candelabra base lamps, 60 Watt Max. Also available in ...
http://www.click2spec.com/products/9 |
3. Tapirback's Photo Gallery - Photo Page
... it. There were a lot of old lanterns there, too, with no glass in them, and long poles with canvas bags on the end for picking avocados off the tall branches. It was always dusty, and it smelled good ...
http://www.tapirback.com/journey/wood.htm |
4. The Clay County Progress
... M. COME SEE FOR YOURSELF Old treadle sewing machine, old pedal tractor, advertising items, old oak dresser, old coolers, clocks, milk cans, violin, cast iron, churns & jugs, old lanterns, oil lamps ...
http://www.claycountyprog .../clayconews/misc.html |
5. The Peden lanterns with lantern guardian and Peden lanterns
http://peden-lanterns.ozget.com/
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6. Medium Old Paris Outdoor Lantern - Medium Old Paris Outdoor Lanterns - Shade...
... Lamp Table Lamp Floor Lamp Landscape Lighting Lanterns Medallions Outdoor Lighting Pendants Picture ... ... 2006 Shades of Light Richmond, VA OL0317 Medium Old Paris Outdoor Lantern Select a Style/Color: (see ...
http://www.shadesoflight. ...OL0317----BRONZE.html |
7. Railroad lanterns,old antique oil lamps
Items For Sale (No items available at this time) (e-mail) (Back to Main Page) September 7,2005
http://www.oillampman.com/Page7.html |
8. Home Reviews
http://www.booksunderreview.com/Home/Home_163.html
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9. Hoffman
... etc. Pendleton Wool Blanket Coat Lots of Old Lanterns & Lantern parts. Hand Cane Seat & Back Goose Neck Rocker Hand Caned tilt back Swivel Desk Chair Oil Lamps Czechoslovakia Pottery Old Tins Presto ...
http://www.roundtop-estat ...ll Bridges/page1.html |
10. Old Town Restoration, Supplies & Links - Lanterns
... & Accessories Home Accessories Magazines Old Fashioned Telephone Posters & Art Prints Recipes ... ... Lantern Model 9359LD Manchester Outdoor Lanterns Minka Lavery Lantern Model 8680-61 Murray ...
http://www.oldtownrestoration.com/y/lanterns.htm |
11. Battery lanterns
... Two battery operated lantern might seem like an mini oil lamps or lanterns of Old California Lantern Company but star headlight %26 lantern co the black %26 decker lantern that magic lantern economy ...
http://battery-lanterns.ozget.com/ |
12. capiz shell windchimes wind chimes chandeliers hanging musical lanterns pari...
... Notifications Notify me of updates to parisian old rose capiz shell chandelier Tuesday 14 November ... ... candle,holder,picture,frames,curtains,lamps,lanterns,musical,melody, brown,black,lip,green,orange ...
http://www.shellswindchim ...40d051b34801264b513ef |
13. Heritage Lanterns: Our Heritage
... Many Heritage designs are taken from old shipsí lanterns weíve found in the area; some lights are named after inimitable Yarmouth personalities of other centuries. Our Marston Post Light, for example ...
http://www.heritagelanterns.com/heritage.html |
14. Hanging Paper Lanterns
... Hanging Paper Lanterns The first cat lantern of false Old Ship Lanterns is just cause Green lantern the first factor of lovell ship lanterns is metal moon lantern lights . The ship lanterns security ...
http://hanging-paper-lanterns.ozget.com/ |
15. KL Industries :: Boats, Outdoor and Underwater Lighting, Ice Fishing Product...
... One BeaconBuoy does the job of three of our old lanterns and there are no more batteries to keep track of or costly propane cylinders to purchase. Our old lanterns used to cast big shadows because ...
http://www.klindustries.com/bbuoy_stories.html |
16. Gramercy Park Antiques Show
... They were of all shapes and sizes and made from any number of objects, including cast-iron finials, pottery and porcelain, old lanterns, candlesticks, refashioned bookends and architectural pieces ...
http://antiquesandthearts ...2003-11-04-12-51-42p1 |
17. A Centennial Salute To Cinema
... an important role, attracting young and old to schools, theaters, and homes to watch depictions of fables, legends, and current events. The magic lanterns projected hand-painted or photographic ...
http://photo2.si.edu/cinema/cinema.html |
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