On the opposite edge attach a piece of tape along the edge, then fold over itself and adhere to the other side of the door material, creating a handle. Using tape, secure the Door to one side of the opening as a hinge. Using another piece of light blocking material fashion a door for your opening, make sure the Door overlaps your existing covering. Unblock one area of the lantern where you would like to let light shine. Please use a battery operated source for this experience if you are building the Dark Lantern.Ĭover the entire lantern in light blocking material, tin foil is a great choice. Let us say a separate mechanical object ideally rather than a piece of technology, but adapt as necessary.Ĭonsider that if it is a fuel burning lantern and not already a dark lantern that ventilation and safety are a factor. **A flashlight is the 20th Century answer to a Dark Lantern, and I suppose that the 21st Century answer would be the iPhone. Most lanterns shed light from the time they are lit until they are extinguished, but “Dark” lanterns can show or hide the light from the wick as the operator chooses.
Dark Lantern** a lantern with a movable panel that can be used to hide the light.
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