How to Wire an Old Lantern Into a Table Lamp

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Turning an old lantern into a table lamp is a recycling project that can be as good for your decor as it is for the earth. Old lanterns burned oil to produce light, and many of the globes that covered the flame were colored glass, a bonus that adds a bright glow when lit. By converting an old lantern into a table ...

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