Viking Lantern Repro (GlowForge)

This is a viking style lantern pattern designed for use on the GlowForge. You can, of course, use another laser cutter. In addition to these cut pieces,

You will need:

1/4" Wood or MDF (I used ProofGrade Medium Draft Board)
1/4" Poplar Dowels, cut to six (6) 8" lengths and one (1) 8.5" length (1 set per lantern)
Brown Kraft Paper, cut 7.5"x13.5" (1 sheet per lantern)
Wood Glue
OIL BASED Polyurethane
2.75" LED Puck Lights (or other light source of your choosing)
Paint or Stain for the lantern body
1/8" Sisal Twine or Wire to hang the finished lanterns

1) Once all pieces are cut, glue the 6 1/4" dowels into the bottom (no hole) half of the lantern. A gentle rubber mallet will ensure flush fit.

2) Line up the 6 dowels with the holes in the top (3" center hole) half of the lantern.

3) Glue the retaining right for the light source into the center of the oval center piece

4) Paint/finish the lantern body, the 8.5" dowel and the oval light holder center piece.