Making a Japanese Stone Lantern

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Capstone and Top out piece joined,,,before prep.

 

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Dry Run before prep...dont look too bad

 

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Still a long way to go until fully finished but I thought I would try it in position under the Acer tree

 

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In position, still needs window designs and awaiting solar panel kit to arrive

 

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Marking out Window Designs

 

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Window Designs

 

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Just finished fitting the windows

 

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All that is left to do is to add light

 

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ISHIDŌRŌ 石灯籠 (illuminated)

 

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In the bleak mid-winter

 

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Sketchy lol

 

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Solar Power unit

 

[Rajesh Sethi]

I'm lost for words to describe the beauty of your handiwork.

 

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Not really all that difficult Rajesh..just a little planning and thought....I wouldn't consider myself any different from the next man...I have no skilled training..I just like to use my hands and I read a lot hahahaha...
Thanks for your kind comment

 

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To me it is amazing because I cannot imagine myself doing that.

You got skills and talent.