Bottle Lantern Tutorial - Donut Restock

Published: Wed, 03/12/25

Updated: Wed, 03/12/25

Good morning glass friends! Spring is definitely on its way, my orchids are starting to bloom, and they know what's what. Or what their job is and they don't care what the rest of the world is doing? Either way they are gorgeous, when winter seems like it's never going to end, these ladies show up and remind me that the world is a beautiful place. Here is one of the early bloomers, as well as my wierd window orchid farm (it's a little neglected).

Today I have a tutorial for a garden bell/lantern made with a bottle. I'm teaching intro and intermediate classes right now, and this is a great project for classes.

Don't forget about Open Studio if you are in the SLC area, we are going to have so much fun!

Fusing Tutorial: Bottle Lantern with Decals

Garden mood lighting is a category that I completely forgot about until we started updating our patio and seating areas this year. A few of these lovely lanterns with candles (I like battery powered ones) make a soft friendly flickering light that encourages relaxing and visiting. I’ve also made a few for friends to take to their parties as hostess gifts. These are made with fired on decals for an additional garden feel. You could use colored wine bottles for a more rainbow effect.

Open Studio

Last Friday of the Month: March 28, 2025, 6-9 p.m. $50

Had a class and not sure what to do next? Miss working around other people? Need some body doubling to get things done? Open studio may be for you! Open studio is the last Friday of every month, from 6-9 p.m. You are welcome to bring your own project to work on, including your own glass (I do have system 96 for sale). Not sure what to do? Feeling stuck? Choose from a variety of discounted ready to use kits that include both fused and make and take projects.