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Re: fence lamps

Post by NeverMore » Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:48 pm

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The tea light one looks more like the actual, original ones we have in our Gaslamp Quarter.
There are also a couple in front of the Whaley House. I can't believe people survived with
so little light at night 150 tears ago.

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Re: fence lamps

Post by Belladonna » Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:04 pm

I would love that area!
In the little area of the city that I'm in, they have the old gas lamps, but they changed them over to electric.
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Re: fence lamps

Post by MacPhantom » Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:15 pm

I'm well impressed by the look of those, Spooky.... I've got some amber bulbs shaped like a flame that fit a standard socket which I think would work well inside them (Walmart, I think??), but I'm especially impressed by the ropework around the sides. Did you glue it or anything to keep it from sliding, or does it hold just by how you wrapped it?

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Re: fence lamps

Post by NeverMore » Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:18 pm

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Most of the lamps in the Gaslamp Quarter are electric now but they look just like the
originals. The existing original lamps just don't throw enough light, especially not in a
downtown environment.

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Post by Spookymufu » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:04 pm

Mac, I tied the ropes around the jar and glued the knots so they wouldnt slip. I just wrapped the rope until I liked the look.

I bought some amber Christmas lights I like the look of best, I'll probably use those. The flicker lights flicker but arent very bright
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Re: fence lamps

Post by adrian » Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:34 am

well they turned out GREAT!! i'm ready to see your yard next year!! now that you've got one WHOLE year to prepare :)
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Re: fence lamps

Post by Belladonna » Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:44 am

GREAT pics of your jar lights Spooky! I love the effect both ways!
The tea lights for inside and the brighter for outdoors. They really look terrific!! :)
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Post by Spookymufu » Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:20 pm

if I get ambitious today I might weather one to see how they look. I cant wait to see Adrians version!
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Re: fence lamps

Post by adrian » Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:31 pm

next week i'm heading out to the farm to gather the jars :) i'm excited to start!!
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Re: fence lamps

Post by Halloweennut08 » Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:32 pm

Great idea those would look pretty cool in my haunted cemetery, You should post pics when your done making them!!!!
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Post by Spookymufu » Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:31 pm

Halloweennut08 wrote:You should post pics when your done making them!!!!
yes, thats the plan
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Re: fence lamps

Post by adrian » Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:13 pm

i've got TONS of mason jars now!! now all i've got to do is start aging em :) some have been weathered for years but i also come across cases upon cases of brand new ones lol
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Re: fence lamps

Post by witchy » Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:01 pm

Spooky your lanterns turned out great!!! :wink:

Adrian where did you find all the new jars at?

You two will have amazing yards this year!!! :D
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Re: fence lamps

Post by adrian » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:40 am

we have a 10 acre farm in beulah that produces TONS of cucumbers for pickling :) the other side of the road is approximately 57 acres... 10 of which is full of corn, watermelon, and all sorts of other goods :)

my mother buys jars like this by the hundreds haha
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Re: fence lamps

Post by Spookymufu » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:30 am

you mean I could have been eating free, home made dill pickles all this time???!!!!
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