Make Your Silk Lanterns Glow!
Selecting the appropriate lighting for your lantern is crucial in achieving the desired effect at night. For delicate fabrics like cotton, jacquard silk, lace and chiffon, a white, high-wattage bulb will detract from the lantern's beauty. In such cases, a softer, warmer, low-wattage bulb or indirect lighting will create a more pleasant ambiance. When a lightbulb is placed inside a lantern made from our super silk fabric, the material diffuses the light, obscuring the lightbulb. This is how the classic effect of the lantern glowing can be achieved.
Super silk, with its exceptional light diffusion properties, looks stunning, even when paired with a harsh, high-luminosity, white bulb inside. On the other hand, the jacquard silk lanterns are breathtaking during the day and truly shine when illuminated by external lighting, such as daylight or other lanterns. The main allure here is the shimmer effect, the lanterns' colours transform depending on your perspective and how the light falls upon them, creating a captivating display as they move around.
One of the remarkable qualities of a super silk lantern is its ability to emit a soft and enchanting glow without the harsh glare typically associated with a light bulb. When a light bulb is placed inside a lantern made from this fabric, something magical happens and you can enjoy the beauty of the lantern without any harsh glares or distractions.
To light them up you can use a lamp cord with plug and socket for a single lantern, a string of lights for multiple lanterns, or insert battery-powered fairy lights inside.
It is the most commonly used bulb in the world. E26 works on 120V and is used in America, while E27 works with 240V, is the standard screw base bulb used in Europe and many other regions. The right light bulb can enhance the appearance and feel of a lantern from brightness and colour temperature.
