Thread: Lanterns?

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Tell me about the lanterns you use in your haunt. Where did you get them, what kind of bulbs do you use, etc.? All I can find are junkie ones from the halloween store and they give off no light. Help!

Ebay. I've got a couple of kerosene ones and some that i put fake candles in, but they are pretty dim.

I got the cheapo one at wallyworld,and added led lights inside.

Awesome, thanks. I just checked ebay and, bingo! I don't know why I never think to start there?

I got one from the Dollar tree and a smaller one from the Big Lots. for real cheep too.
I got a larger one from the Party city for about $14.00.
and pulled the flash light bulb out and replace it with the light works from one of those tea light candels. so it would have that flickering effect. I can post the steps and pictures if you would like.

Bought both these styles at Big Lots over the spring/summer.

http://www.halloweenforum.com/pictur...pictureid=1823
This one is prewired for an electric light. I haven't aged these yet, but no work required for power. I added a flicker bulb inside for the light.

http://www.halloweenforum.com/pictur...pictureid=5598
This one was for a candle. I painted and "aged" it to fit my haunt. I put an LED tealight inside.

I don't use either type as a main light effect, more for mood lighting.

Here is a look at the finished Lantern
Image of Lantern Finished - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

I got two new kerosene lanterns on ebay for 5.99. They are bright red so I will have to paint them, duh but now I have to figure out what type of lights to put in them.