Easy DIY Wooden Lanterns
The weather is starting to get so pretty here in Alabama & that means I do absolutely everything possible outside.
Last year I transformed our patio into an oasis, perfect for dinning & entertaining.
The only thing missing was the soft glow of candlelight.
And outdoor candles look extra glamorous in lanterns.
Supplies:
- 1×6
- 2×2
- 1×4
- Finial
- Moss
Tutorial:
I chose to make my lanterns 12″ tall but you can manipulate the dimensions to whatever size you want!
First, cut (4) 2×2 board to 12” each. These will be the leg pieces
Next, cut (2) 1×6 boards to 6” each.
These will be the bottom & top pieces
Start by assembling the legs to the bottom base piece
Now apply wood glue, then clamp
Screw 1” screws in through the bottom base
Add 1×6 topper to the top using wood glue & finishing nails
Next, add 1×4 accent piece to the top center using wood glue & nails.
Use scrap 1×2 pieces for small leg pieces. Attach using wood glue & nails.
Screw the finial into the accent piece on the top.
Finally, it’s time to paint the lantern! I went with flat white but feel free to get crazy with the paint colors or even stain.
As a finishing touch I added moss to the base using a hot glue gun.
That’s it, Easy DIY wooden lanterns!
They are perfect for our outdoor dinners & give off such a romantic glow.
Plus they were super cheap to make!
These ones fit nicely on our DIY outdoor dinning table, but I think I might make some taller ones next!
Let me know what y’all think & where you are gonna put yours!
You can also find more DIY wooden lantern ideas here!
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Look closely. They are not real candles. They are battery.
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Hi Donna! Yes they are battery, but you could absolutely use real candles if that's more your jam ☺️
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My husband made me 2 of these for Christmas 2021. He made 1 large and 1 smaller. He spray painted them bronze. Put greenery and a dollar tree vase with battery operated tea lights in each. They were stunning!! Thank you for this post.
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I’m just wondering if candles won’t blow out with wind?
Why nail the top and screw the bottom??
wouldn't this pose some type of fire hazard? Wood + possibly flammable paint + lit candle???