Flame-lit Paper Lanterns

Flame-lit lanterns are paper lanterns that use a candle to provide light. They are usually found outside, but sometimes they are found inside. They often find homes in gardens or in backyards where people gather. They provide excellent sources of light for night time dinners. These lanterns pose more of a safety risk than do electrically-lit lanterns because of their open flame. So, extra caution must be taken to place the lanterns out of easy reach; it is best to put them away to avoid accidentally hitting them, consequently catching the paper on fire. These are the most traditional types of paper lanterns, as they were around long before electricity.

Electrically-lit Paper Lanterns

The most common lantern today is the electrically-lit paper lantern. It uses a light bulb and a long, electrical cord with a socket at the end. These lanterns also go by other names, such as “hanging paper lanterns” or the more simple “hanging lanterns.” The cords usually come in lengths of ten to fifteen feet, but you can get other sizes if necessary. Sixty watts is the common maximum, but higher wattage cords are available as well. For temporary sources of light, these lanterns are plugged into an outlet, run up a wall, and hanged from the ceiling by hooks. For permanent sources of light, they are usually wired through the walls and ceiling to avoid a tacky appearance.