The Modular Lantern - Chamfered Edition Medium

The Modular Lantern is designed to change through out the year and embrace experimentation with colours separate to the pattern and many alternative tops, bottoms, shapes and sizes.

There are over 300 inserts available for the Modular Lantern ensuring something for all times of year. Pop over to my Patreon to find out more along with many free inserts.

This is the Chamfered edition in Medium size, the chamfer continues across the tops and bottoms to complete the look.

This file has everything you need except optional MagFit clips downloadable from here. You can print these or use 6mm diameter magnets either 2mm thick with spacers or use 4mm thick ones for extra strength.

This is a Mk3 lantern it includes many improvements after a year of learning there are many subtle features that will come to light as you experiment. It maintains backwards compatibility with many of the Mk2 parts, but please note this is a new Medium size. So only Mk2 LED holders and toppers will fit. 

Keep an eye out for many more parts to come over the following weeks as we head through Autumn / Fall and into Christmas.

The Core and Base

Print the core and the base. Be sure to checkout the customizable bases to securely hold an LED or use a double sided sticky pad (often supplied with LEDs) with the flat one provided here. If using a wired LED thread it through the core base first and then add the base:

Inserts

Now print some solid colour inserts with any PLA or PETG. They are simply cubes scaled to 80x120x0.6mm and are included in the profile.

This is a core feature of my inserts the colour is separate to the stencil design allowing you to experiment and reuse coloured panels.

Pick your inserts and insert them in front or, if you want a less focused look behind the solid panels.

Spacer

Now use MagFit clips or magnets to secure the spacer on top. this is actually optional, but I feel gives a good balance. You can add an extra one on the bottom if you want a Polaroid look.

Top

Next is the top, secure with clips or magnets. There will be more options released very soon, but for now there is my favourite; the Straight Top Chamfered edition.

Topper

These go on top of the top! You can use any of the Mk2 toppers but with magnets only. Or any Mk3 such as the one included here, a new chamfered straight topper which accepts the MagFit clip.

Decorator

Some toppers have something that can go on top of them! I get stuck for words so call these decorators or chimneys. You can choose the Single ball or ring with ball. Use the stronger MagFit clip or if you want extra security glue this part. If it's just decoration then magnets work well too!

Skirt

Finally you can add an optional skirt, it really finishes off the lantern and there are many more to be released soon. Also take a close look at the skirts they can be used upside down, connected together and placed anywhere on the lantern, you can stack lanterns too, start experimenting :-)

Insert Compatibility

I will be going through all the older inserts and noting down if they can be scaled in the slicer to 80x120x1mm and still print ok with a 4mm nozzle. If you wish to try before I get to an insert and note it's compatibility then check in the slicer preview before printing for any thin disconnected parts, you may need a 2mm nozzle. I will where it makes sense and over time update some inserts to remove such thin parts.

Communicate

I love to hear how people use the lantern and what issues people have or even better ideas. Don't be coy; constructive criticism is very valuable its how I can make this series the best! Thank you.