Just a Little Obsessed..
The light is underway. I took a punt on the size of lanterns without seeing them in the flesh..and as a prototype I don’t think I did too badly. Still not sure how I’m going to finally link them all together – on the one hand, when they’re loosely linked they catch the breeze and spin gently – I can imagine them above candles, moving on the warm air. But then I think the shape is better when they’re tighter together. Going to see what they look like with their scales before I made a decision.
The bottom ball is already covered..the temptation was just too great! It’s incredibly therapeutic work…
Laters, Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 
Gonna be fabulousness personified!! Love paper lanterns. Can you believe I still have a pink paper lantern from Habitat on my landing. It’s probably 15 years old…..and I still love it. Bugger to dust though!!! Xxx
The answer is a hair dryer!! Honest! xxx
…I know! Was gonna put that on my comments. Glad I’m not the only one xx
Cool! I really like it !
I’ve almost finished the second shade now..delighted with the result! The tissue scales totally cover the gap between the shades..success!! xxx
Can we see the result ? 🙂 Would love to see it!
Nice work!!! I’m sure it will look great when it’s all finished. Xxx
The downside is each shade gets bigger..and takes considerably longer!! Thrilled with the results so far! xxx
Looks like fun! and it didn’t break the wallet. I clicked on your instagram photo and just laughed. I think that it is my favorite wallpaper in a cafe! XO
Hehe!! I thought it was WONDERFUL..made me smile..no idea who makes it though..I’ll ask next time I’m in xxx
Very cool! Go you!
It’s really working! I love that feeling when a plan works!! xxx
I love it! We have some ikea paper lampss in our living room and love ’em.
I’ve always loved that special glow in a paper lantern..curious to see what this looks like with a light on inside it. Can hardly wait! xxx
So far, it looks even better than what I had expected : congrats ! xxxxx
It’s really coming together..the almost over-lapping of the second shade looks incredible – like the bigger one is eating the smaller one..makes it look so professional! xxxx
That’s a great looking project! Can’t wait to see it when it’s all finished and lit up. Hey, what about writing a little haiku on every single piece of paper? hee hee…hmmm…ya know, if you used paper from books, the printing might look really cool, come to think of it. Find a set of Shakespeare and cut it up. Or the Tales of Genji. You could read little snippets, it could be like a fortune cookie. You look up and whatever catches your eye…
LOVE this idea!! The thought of cutting up books does make my heart jump..but very old books that have lost pages and are now virtually worthless?? Ideal..or mass produced childrens books that contain so many memories?? Also lovely..the gluing is so easy on these lanterns..the one thing that is great with the tissue paper is the lightness of the paper makes them move on the slightest breath of air..will post again when it’s finished.. xxx
I cannot wait to see the spectacular when you have finished. Brilliant. X
I’ve impressed myself with this one!! Shame the final shade is so god-damn big!! It will be a labour of love..which all the best things should be.. xxxx
Looks even better than the original! Power on! XO
The one thing this one has that the original didn’t is movement..has taken me pleasantly by surprise. I genuinely love it! xxx
Looks Huge!!! Good Job!!!
I do confess…it is!!! A true statement in all senses of the word!!! xxx
Oh, how cool! I’m so glad you’re following through on this. I definitely want to see the finished product, with the light on, so we can see how the scales glow!
I’m really curious to see what happens shadow wise…I’ve used the lanterns natural ridges as a guide for sticking the scales, but I don’t know if they’ll still be visible when the light comes on..and how far the light will travel down through the three shades.. xxx
It’s gorgeous. You are so talented and creative.
It comes with a price…chaos!!!!! xxxx
Love this! I want to make one too, such a fab idea 🙂
SO easy to do..will do a complete ‘how to’ when it’s finished..but because it’s all so light, you’re not fundamentally changing any part of the lantern.. xxxx
Oh I really love this! Can’t wait to see the end result! x