6. Woven Basket Shade Lanterns
Woven textures provide a beautiful, organic aesthetic that looks stunning against green foliage. By repurposing light, open-weave baskets, you create a “shade” for a light source that casts intricate, leafy shadows when illuminated at night.
How to Make
Find lightweight, open-weave bamboo or wicker baskets. Remove the handles if they are bulky. Cut a small hole in the center of the bottom of the basket just large enough to thread a low-voltage, outdoor-rated pendant light cord through. Hang the basket from a branch or pergola using the pendant cord. The woven material acts as a beautiful, natural lampshade that filters the light into a warm, inviting glow.
Things Needed
- Open-weave bamboo or wicker baskets
- Outdoor-rated pendant light cord kit
- Low-wattage LED bulb
- Twine (for reinforcing)
