February 11, 2014

Making lamps with pumpkins

There are many crafts and decorative objects that we can create from various plants and vegetables, as discussed in this paper.

" With punches, punches and various sharp objects, we can create beautiful designs and perforations that let out light small candles at night from the inside. "


Lamps with pumpkins
The vast majority of pumpkins and gourds are suitable for this type of object, as long as we give them proper treatment. To create lights (or lamps for use with candles and candles inside) use fresh pumpkin, which will open according to our taste, and we create the most convenient or decorative one. Punch, punches and various sharp objects, and another beautiful designs of perforations we can create to let out the light of small candles at night from inside.


Steps for lamps with a pumpkin or squash
Once I opened the pumpkin or the squash l chose, and made ​​the holes, we must stop airing the pumpkin until it dries completely, in a not so warm and well-ventilated place to prevent rotting. In this step, we will try to use weights and clips for squash or pumpkin to maintain the desired shape, we can apply a coat of varnish on the inside and outside, to protect it, then just place the candle inside. Importantly leave a top opening to permit the escape of heat, since the candle flame can ignite. Therefore, many prefer to keep the candle lights without covers.



Another way to use pumpkins and gourds is to turn them into lamps or pedestal. To do this, we can hollow out the pumpkin or fresh pumpkin, removing the pulp and meat, and let it aerate, always keeping an opening sonde cross a threaded pipe to place the electrical installation. As in the previous case, let it aerate until completely dry.

When dry the plant, we will place the threaded rod or pipe, such power through the cable installation. Above leave adequate separation, depending on the screen we use.

As the pumpkin or squash will be hollow, they will be free from dead weight, so we can give stability inserting sand or dry beans (or marbles, or other item that weight), to enjoy the original and natural decorative lamp.







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