Wooden Fanous (Lantern)

by ahmedazouz in Workshop > Woodworking

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Wooden Fanous (Lantern)

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What is a Fanous

Fanous or Fanoos (meaning "lamp" or "light"), also widely known as Fanous Ramadan is a folk and traditional lantern used to decorate streets and homes in the month of Ramadan. With their origins in Egypt, they have since spread across the Muslim world and are a common symbol associated with the holy month.

In this instructable, I will show you how to make a simple decorative Fanous

Supplies

Tools:

1. craft knife
2. white glue
3. scissors
4. sandpaper

Materials:

1. Coffee stirrers
2. Colored match sticks
3. Transparent plastic sheet

Cutting Off the Sticks

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Start with cutting off the coffee stirrer according to the pattern then hold it with a paper clip

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Building the Sides

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Cut off the Transparent plastic sheet then Glue the Colored match sticks on it then Attach the Transparent sheet to the wooden frame

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Glue the 6 sides together as shown and hold it together with Temporary duct tape and Assemble the three parts as shown