Any suggestions to reuse these lanterns?

SO I WAS GIVEN THESE COMMERCIAL SIZE LANTERNS SOME YEARS AGO. DOES ANY ONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO USE THEM? I REALLY DON'T WANT TO WIRE THEM FOR POSTS. THEY'LL BE USED MY PATIO. THANKS HOMETALK!!

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  • Zest it Up Zest it Up on Jul 26, 2018

    Maybe put candles inside the lanterns so they are still a source of light versus having to wire them!

  • Lisa Hunt Lisa Hunt on Jul 26, 2018

    You could turn them into lamps, floor lamps, pendant lights or wall sconces. You can get lamp kits at hardware store and use any variety of materials as the base.

    Since the plastic/glass looks a little dated, I would consider replacing it with decorative punched out metal sheeting. Would definitely make them look less commercial and probably be easier than trying to get custom cut glass.

  • 17335038 17335038 on Jul 27, 2018

    Removing one panel of the glass will leave you with a nice 3 sided open space to decorate with seasonal themes.

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    • 17335038 17335038 on Aug 01, 2018

      You're welcome.

      Depending on what 'found' objects you have to work with, you could either glue, or wire them in, or with the mini pumpkins, attach them together with bamboo skewers. Opening one side of the lantern would also allow access for the chord if you choose to add mini lights.

      Have fun with the project.

  • Gracie Gracie on Aug 01, 2018

    I would replace the glass with clear and then use a Luminara candle inside. You could put other things inside depending on the season - shells, Christmas balls, etc.

  • Qae8119163 Qae8119163 on Aug 06, 2018

    It would be interesting if you replaced the glass with decorative metal sheeting that's flared slightly to make a planter out of the lamps. You could even suspend them or affix them to a porch post and make them into strawberry pots or grow herbs in them.