The ultimate wood lantern tutorial! Plans for three different sizes, and three different styles.
Build in bulk for a wedding, or a few to add decor to your space, these beautiful wood lanterns are inexpensive and easy to make.
Free step by step plans with video, diagrams, shopping and cut lists from Ana-White.com
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Preparation
Option 1 - Jigsawed Out Corners - Shopping list for 1 Lantern
Small | Medium | Large | |
---|---|---|---|
3/4" x 3/4" wood dowels | 60" | 80" | 104" |
Bottoms | 1x6 @ 5-1/2" | 1x8 @ 7-1/4" | 1x10 @ 9-1/4" |
1-1/4" brad nails wood glue |
Option 2 - Small Feet at Each Corner - Shopping list for 1 Lantern
Small | Medium | Large | |
---|---|---|---|
3/4" x 3/4" wood dowels | 60" | 80" | 104" |
Bottoms | 1x6 @ 5-1/2" | 1x8 @ 7-1/4" | 1x10 @ 9-1/4" |
1-1/4" brad nails wood glue |
Option 3 - Double Bases - Shopping list for 1 Lantern
Small | Medium | Large | |
---|---|---|---|
3/4" x 3/4" wood dowels | 60" | 80" | 104" |
Bottoms |
1x6 @ 5-1/2" 1x8 @ 7-1/4" |
1x8 @ 7-1/4" 1x10 @ 9-1/4" |
1x10 @ 9-1/4" 1x12 @ 11-1/4" |
1-1/4" brad nails wood glue |
Option 1 - Jigsawed Out Corners
Small | Medium | Large | |
---|---|---|---|
(4) 3/4" x 3/4" wood dowels | 11" | 14" | 18" |
(4) 3/4" x 3/4" wood dowels | 4" | 5-3/4" | 7-3/4" |
Bottom, cut one | 1x6 @ 5-1/2" | 1x8 @ 7-1/4" | 1x10 @ 9-1/4" |
Option 2 - Small Feet at Each Corner
Small | Medium | Large | |
---|---|---|---|
(4) 3/4" x 3/4" wood dowels | 9-1/2" | 12-1/2" | 16-1/2" |
(4) 3/4" x 3/4" wood dowels | 4" | 5-3/4" | 7-3/4" |
Bottom, cut one | 1x6 @ 5-1/2" | 1x8 @ 7-1/4" | 1x10 @ 9-1/4" |
(4) 3/4" x 3/4" wood dowels | 3/4" | 3/4" | 3/4" |
Option 3 - Double Bases
Small | Medium | Large | |
---|---|---|---|
(4) 3/4" x 3/4" wood dowels | 9-1/2" | 12-1/2" | 16-1/2" |
(4) 3/4" x 3/4" wood dowels | 4" | 5-3/4" | 7-3/4" |
Bottom, cut one | 1x6 @ 5-1/2" | 1x8 @ 7-1/4" | 1x10 @ 9-1/4" |
Second bottom, cut one | 1x8 @ 7-1/4" | 1x10 @ 9-1/4" | 1x12 @ 11-1/4" |
Be careful making small cuts, always cut from a larger piece, to keep hands well clear of the saw.