![]() ![]() I don’t know about you, but I’d call this a success! I just LOVE how it looks- day and night- and what a great way to repurpose some old light fixtures. ![]() Pretty similar to the screenshot on Anthropologie’s site, eh?īut here’s my firefly lantern at dusk. Rechargeable Vintage Hurricane Lantern, Metal Hanging Lantern with Dimmer Switch, 15 LEDs Battery Operated Lantern for Indoor or Outdoor Usage, Charging Cable and Battery Included (Antique Copper) 4. Firefly Lantern with Upcycled Lighting from the Thrift StoreĪnd then it was time to see my upcycled lighting come to life as a firefly lantern. I chose the cool white lights over the warm white, FYI. Copper Oil Lamp, Handmade Kerosene, Lantern, Hurricane, Vintage Vigil Table Lamp, Home Decor Wedding Anniversary Gift (6) 219.00. I used these awesome little LED lights- teeny tiny lights on copper wire…quite literally, the perfect match for my firefly lantern. Vintage Retro Red Metal Wall Mount Oil Lamp Hurricane Finger Handle w/Glass Chimney Shaded & Red Metal Ship Oil Lamp Wall Mount-Honk Kong. Lastly, I needed to add some firefly string lights to complete the look! Then, I used Rust-Oleum copper spray paint over the metal primer to give it that look of rose gold. 74.95 Beeswax rope, scroll or coil candle Classic Hurricane lantern design in antiqued-copper-colored metal Burns at approximately 20 minutes per. 12.5 Brass Hurricane Lantern Kit 2 Lanterns + Lamp Oil, Extra Wick 320.00 269.97 12. All of this completely prohibited the first coat of metal primer from getting inside my firefly lantern. It’s crazy, I know! And crazy-looking, too.īut it worked, with the addition of a torn up paper towel rolled and tucked into each corner of the hexagon. I decided on a very technical, very precise method…using a BALLOON! I was almost ready to spray paint my brass light with metal primer and then copper paint.īut how would I stop from getting painting on the inside glass but still allowing paint coverage on the top of the open lip? Hmmmm… I also applied one strip of tape to the inside glass, right along the open lip. This slender ships lantern is true to the original design of period lamps. Antique copper exudes a vintage finish to compliment the hurricane style lantern, hang this on the wall or use this to light any dark or dim areas in your home. Next, I put little pieces of tape over the holes on the top (light cover) that would end up being the bottom of the firefly lantern. This Antique Copper Hurricane Lantern 19' is an authentic marine ship lamp. So, I grabbed some painter’s tape ( my favorite kind!), my trusty old utility knife, and taped off the outside glass panes. I figured I could probably recreate it- at least somewhat- with some copper spray paint. One of the things I loved about Anthro’s hurricanes was that they were rose gold in color. Transforming a Brass Light into a Lantern All blue, bold, and underlined text is a clickable link, either to a product or to a related post. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links for your crafting convenience. Of course, this is the whole enchilada and I just wanted the metal and glass light cover- but you get the drift!īut as luck would have it, I finally found the perfect brass light that would bring my vision of a firefly lantern to life.Īnd so here we are- recreating Anthro’s original idea, the secondhand and Sadie Seasongoods way. And I suspected that it would be pretty easy to do!Īnd this is the kind of brass chandelier or brass pendant light I’m referring to. That’s when I decided I needed to repurpose one into a firefly lantern. Requires 2D batteries Catch hook on top Side handles Dimmer switch to adjust brightness Color:Copper Whether you are camping, hiking, experiencing. After seeing their metalwork hurricanes online, I realized how much they resembled a brass light from Habitat ReStore. ![]() Use it that way if you like, but we think this beeswax rope candle is just a delightful holiday decoration for any table or mantel.Upcycling projects with vintage light fixtures is a common theme on my blog and this particular project was inspired by the trendy shop, Anthropologie. This unique type of candle was developed in the 1600’s, when America had an abundance of beeswax, and they were also called “courting candles.” The courting candle became a parent’s way of timing how long a young gentleman suitor spent with their daughter. The entire lantern rope candle will last for roughly 40 hours of burn time. Simply feed up to 3" of the pliable eco-friendly beeswax coil through the clip and light the wick to enjoy natural candlelight, without the worry. ![]() Featuring an old-fashioned metal oil lamp design in a dark, antiqued-copper finish, this novel candle automatically extinguishes after up to one hour for your convenience and peace of mind. Enhance the atmosphere in your home with this handsome Copper-Colored Lantern Candle by the Hour. ![]()
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