Candle Sconces and Lanterns

These decorative wood lanterns are extra large...of course you could modify the size to suit your purpose. Aren't they pretty. Perfect for decorating your front porch or living room, even your back patio. Build a few using the free instructions at the link.

This tree lantern would make a great addition to your home any time of year, but put a red or green candle in and it works perfect as Christmas decor too. Build it using the free woodworking tutorial available at the link.

By using layers of 3/4 and 1-1/2 inch thick wood, this project has so much dimension, he looks almost lifelike. It measures 53 inches tall when built. The lantern is simple to make from 3/4 inch thick wood. Requires a one pint Mason jar which is available at most grocery stores. This woodworking plan provides full size illustrations, exploded view diagrams and instructions to make the project shown.

This Santa figure holds their own little lantern to light up your holiday. This woodworking plan provides full size illustrations, exploded view diagrams, lumber layouts and instructions to make the projects shown. When completed, they each measure approximately 11 inches tall.

This moose figure holds their own little lantern to light up your holiday. This woodworking plan provides full size illustrations, exploded view diagrams, lumber layouts and instructions to make the projects shown. When completed, they each measure approximately 11 inches tall.

This snowman figure holds their own little lantern to light up your holiday. This woodworking plan provides full size illustrations, exploded view diagrams, lumber layouts and instructions to make the projects shown. When completed, they each measure approximately 11 inches tall.

A long-standing tradition that has been utilised for ages to greet friends and welcome guests is placing candles in windows. Install one of these candles in each window of your home to make it visitor-friendly. Make from 3/4-inch-thick pine and 1/4-inch plywood. Full-size images, exploded view diagrams, lumber layouts, and step-by-step directions are all included in this woodworking plan. When constructed, it stands 12 inches tall.

Use a Mason jar, coat hanger wire, and leftover 3/4-inch-thick hardwood to construct this red lantern. resembles a vintage kerosene light. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects. Without the wire handle, it stands 10-1/2 inches tall.

This reindeer figure holds their own little lantern to light up your holiday. This woodworking plan provides full size illustrations, exploded view diagrams, lumber layouts and instructions to make the projects shown. When completed, they each measure approximately 11 inches tall.

Build a pair of these beautiful wooden star candle sconces using these free woodworking instructions.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an outdoor lantern. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for wooden candle lanterns. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

While not necessarily woodworking related, with a bit of wood and tin you could make one of these projects.

Build this lantern and use small liquid paraffin lamps.

Build a rustic lantern with this free step-by-step tutorial which includes a tools list as well as cut list and materials list.

Most lanterns you see have a flat top, not this one. Build a rounded top lantern using the free woodworking plans available at the link. You can build just about any size lantern using the same steps.

Usually if you are building a candle stand it required a lathe, but not with these free plans. Makes a nice little table that has a flip top.

At the link you will find complete instructions for building four different sizes of lanterns, perfect for a beautiful centerpiece. Plans call for 3/4 inch dowels but you could certainly cut out your own dowels.

Build a lantern using these free downloadable woodworking plans.

Build a lantern or two using these free downloadable woodworking plans.

Every one needs a wooden lantern and now you can have one or two by building your own. Free plans and instructions are located at the link.

Build lanterns from wood in your scrap pile using these free woodworking instructions.

This is one of the more beautiful DIY lanterns I have seen lately. Build this wooden lantern using these free step-by-step woodworking plans.