I am interested in learning more about Indian embroidery, including shi-sha so I have decided to base PAP 2 on an Indian lantern. At the moment the shape is fairly classic, but this will change as I develop my ideas. I feel it is more important to work out the basic structure first. I plan to design an underwater grotto theme.
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Side panel dimensions.
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Dome dimensions.
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Placement of dome on top of lantern.
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Sample dome made from pelmet vilene, it worked!
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Ideas to help with design.
I have a lot of work to do on the design elements of this project. As there will be a battery powered light inside the lantern, I will make the dome and the windows using machine embroidery on soluble fabric, so that as much light can be emitted as possible. I hope that the main structure can be made from pelmet vilene, but if necessary I will make a supporting frame which will be positioned on the inside. I plan to paint the inside metallic white, with lots of mirrors to reflect the light.
