Thursday, September 27, 2012

Lighten Up!


 The last time I was at the craft store, I found a copper patina kit in the clearance aisle. I've been curious about these kits for a long time, so I couldn't resist! There are two parts to the kit: a paint which contains real flakes of copper, and a solution which corrodes the copper flakes.

I made my lantern out of heavy paper/thin card stock.
 Originally, I thought I would make a working door for the lantern. But I ran into some trouble with the hinges, and ultimately decided to glue the lantern's door closed. The little latch on the right does turn though!
I added 'old' glass to the windows, a candle, and a ring to the top to finish it off. I'd just added the ring when I took this picture, which is why you can see that bright white spot of glue!

12 comments:

  1. Good old cardboard - it's a marvellous thing, isn't it?

    A lovely lantern. I'm very impressed.

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  2. Wat een prachtige lantaarn. Bedankt voor de uitleg.

    Groeten Xandra

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  3. Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
    Hugs, Drora

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  4. Hi Eliza, this a great lantern. Thanks for sharing.
    Greetings, Ilona

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  5. The lantern looks great Eliza and the ageing is perfect, looks like it is quite a few years since anybody touched it.

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  6. Hello Eliza,
    The lantern itself is just ebautiful and very well done. The finish is great. i will look for that and try it out.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  7. Your lantern looks great Eliza! I'm so glad to have found your blog. Now I'm off to look at your past posts. Have a great weekend!

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  8. You are very clever with paper Eliza. The lantern is lovely.
    Lucy

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  9. Beautiful lanterns! The antique brass effect perfect!

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  10. I have to try the finish one day I really like it. Your lantern is awful cute. :-)
    Grandmommy

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  11. Lovely, little lantern! I have to try to do something like that by myself. Well done!
    Besides - I admire all your works :-)

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