Yes, you can build a wooden lantern using scrap wood. Here are the free woodworking plans and guide to building a free wooden lantern: The intent of this guide is to use the scrap wood you have on hand, left over from other projects, and not buy any new. Feel free to adjust the dimensions and layout as you see fit.

How to Make an Easy Wooden Candle Lantern {From Scrap Wood!} In this post, I’ll show you how easy it is to make your own DIY Wooden Candle Lantern with just two tools and some scrap wood! These make excellent handmade Christmas gifts, too! I recently built a friend of mine a huge wooden lantern and while it was pretty, it was INVOLVED.

Yes, you can build a free wooden lantern using scrap wood. Here are the free woodworking plans and guide to building a lantern using the scrap wood you have on hand, not buying any new wood.

If you plan on using your DIY wooden lantern outdoors, you need to choose a protective coating for your wood. While the natural beauty of the wood may be tempting to leave it as is (and you totally can), applying a clear varnish or wood stain will not only enhance the color and grain but also provide protection against the elements.