You know how Gary and I both love turquoise. The other day we went to an antique mall and picked up this unique patio set for our deck. The arms and the table top are shaped like wagon wheels. I'm sure this set was hand crafted by an artistic wood worker, it's very sturdily built. The set was originally painted red and was repainted this turquoise color. Looks like our garden theme will be eclectic.
Would you believe I kept the pieces of this lantern or luminary under plastic for over two weeks and then put them together today? It's true. I laid the pieces on thick plastic and covered them with the same piece of thick plastic wrapped around. They stayed workable all that time. I was sure surprised.
I made the lantern in three pieces, the base, the middle and the top. It's about eight inches tall. It's meant as a table top lantern to be used indoors or out. We've been doing some work outside so I've been thinking of pottery pieces for gardens. I think a lantern would look nice on the table of our new patio set. Perhaps not the lantern I made since it has a more Asian feel to it. I think I should have made the top larger, next time. I'd like to modify the top so that it fits down over the sides to make it more stable. What do you think, any suggestions? I just realized since the lantern is in three pieces I can make another top.
The pagoda lantern above is 18 feet tall and is in the
Japanese Gardens in Portland, Oregon. I've been to those gardens, they're well worth visiting if you're in the area. If you're ever stressed out take a trip to a garden and let nature wash over you. It works for me every time. Stay tuned for a home project and a update on plants we've added to our garden. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
