Fortune Boat Lamp

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Fortune Boat Lamp

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If you enjoyed our Fortune Boat Instructable (https://www.instructables.com/id/Fortune_Boats/), then you'll love this little Fortune Boat Lamp by one of the V&A Designers in Residence, Lao Jianhua.

Materials

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You will need:

- 9 Fortune Boats (try mixing different colours)
- 1 stapler
- 1 small glass jar
- 1 small tealight or votive candle

Join the Boats

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Staple the boats together side by side to make a 'chain' of boats.

Make a Ring

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Join the ends of your boat chain together to make a circle.

Add the Candle

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Place the candle inside the glass jar and the jar inside your ring of boats.

Voila! You've created a beautiful Fortune Boat Lamp.

Remember! Never leave a lit Fortune Boat Lamp unattended as it can be a potential fire hazard.