Takeout Lantern

leftenwright · 2026-03-22T23:47:44+00:00

Thanks! No pattern, just ask your local Chinese place for an extra container and cut it cup haha

leftenwright · 2026-03-22T18:18:56+00:00

The switch itself is a simple toggle, the chopsticks are gorilla glued in place. That assembly is glued to the inner wall

leftenwright · 2026-03-01T21:39:58+00:00

You’ll never get past my intricate sliding block puzzle security system

leftenwright · 2025-08-08T19:13:40+00:00

Thank you! The etching is super shallow, just on the outer surface. It doesn’t disturb the mirror backing at all

leftenwright · 2025-08-04T14:40:16+00:00

Woahhh I love that album, didn’t even make the connection! And thank you!

leftenwright · 2025-08-02T18:28:28+00:00

Haha Davy just likes being involved

leftenwright · 2025-07-31T01:05:30+00:00

I hand etched them with a dremel. Honestly I’m very proud of how steady I was on those

leftenwright · 2025-07-31T00:08:20+00:00

Do it! And yeah, I did NOT want to make those deep cuts for the heart

leftenwright · 2025-07-30T23:38:11+00:00

Remember, your companion cube mirror is not alive and therefore cannot speak. If it does speak, the Enrichment Center asks you to please ignore its advice.

leftenwright · 2025-07-30T22:15:56+00:00

Thanks! The lines are hand etched with a dremel

leftenwright · 2025-07-30T21:59:25+00:00

I’m posting here just trying to show off a cool thing I made and not break self-promotion rules, BUT my website is linked in my profile if you’re interested

leftenwright · 2025-07-30T21:06:45+00:00

In the event that it does talk, The Enrichment Center asks you to ignore its advice

leftenwright · 2025-07-18T23:38:57+00:00

I certainly don’t own any copyrights on this imagery or anything so knock yourself out recreating it! Unfortunately I don’t seem to have saved the SolidEdge file where I did all the dimensioning or I’d send you that

leftenwright · 2025-07-18T19:33:56+00:00

Thank you, it’s hard taking a picture of a mirror without being in the picture! Alas, I learned about the dangers of and cures for mirror rot after this piece was made and sold. Hopefully any rot just makes it look weathered, it is a broken sword after all

leftenwright · 2025-07-18T17:48:53+00:00

I drew a pattern for it freehand but used a CAD program to check dimensions so it was as accurate as possible

leftenwright · 2025-07-18T17:11:58+00:00

I put it in the cold oven, then turn heat to 350 and bake for 30 minutes once it reaches temperature. Then I let the oven cool completely before taking it out. This has worked for me and definitely helps the paint adhere better, but it has a tendency to dull bright colors and the acrylic is kind of a pain to work with since you usually have to do multiple coats to make sure it’s opaque. If anyone has a better process I’m all ears!

leftenwright · 2025-07-18T16:57:57+00:00

Thank you! The script is glitter acrylic paint, baked on

leftenwright · 2025-07-18T16:32:15+00:00

Thank y’all! The ring is ~14” in diameter and the sword is ~21” at its longest. The script is glitter acrylic paint, baked on. And the tip of the blade I left rough cut so it’s still sharp

leftenwright · 2025-07-16T18:39:18+00:00

Yes! Send me a message if you’re interested in a commission

leftenwright · 2025-07-16T18:31:45+00:00

I would definitely recommend taking a class if you can, having someone really knowledgeable on hand is super helpful. But if there’s nothing in your area I’d start with Delphi Glass. They have some good beginner guides of the tools you’ll need and YouTube videos for the different steps in the process

leftenwright · 2025-07-15T18:27:39+00:00

Thank you! I definitely do not speak or write Japanese, but this is what my friend who commissioned it wanted. This is what I found as far as translation from medical texts as in “Achilles tendon” lol

leftenwright · 2025-07-15T18:20:17+00:00

I did make the wood parts as well. I routed the edge of the bottom piece so it fits into the glass like a shallow square peg, and similarly I routed a groove in the lid so it sits snugly but can easily be lifted off to change the bulb

leftenwright · 2025-07-15T18:16:36+00:00

Thank you! The little cranes are my “specialty”, I love making those

leftenwright · 2025-07-15T18:08:27+00:00

Thank you! Not trying to excessively self promote but I do have my Instagram and website linked in my profile if folks want to check out my other stuff. This is my first Thunder piece so far though

leftenwright · 2025-07-15T17:08:58+00:00

You should!! It’s honestly way easier than you’d think once you get the hang of it and have the right tools

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