Decorative nautical lantern featuring a rope-wrapped cage body, vented domed top, and a movable twisted handle. Designed to fit a standard LED tealight inside, this piece blends pirate aesthetics with coastal décor styling. The upper golden cap is threaded for easy opening, allowing access to the interior compartment for light placement.

Ideal for pirate displays, nautical home décor, cosplay props, tavern scenery, or themed tabletop setups.

🖨️ Printing Tips

Suitable for PLA, PLA+, PETG, PLA-HT, FPLA, and elastomer-based filaments for rope flexibility.

Recommended layer height: 0.16–0.20 mm for FDM.

Print body upright for best vertical detail.

Print rope cage with supports if required (tree supports recommended).

Threaded top should be printed slowly for cleaner screw accuracy.

Infill:

10–15% for decorative use

20%+ if larger scale for durability

Movable handle prints separately and assembles after printing.

🎨 Finishing & Painting Tips

Prime thoroughly to smooth layer transitions.

Use metallic gold, brass, or aged bronze finishes for the top.

Dry brush rope texture with lighter tan or sand tones.

Apply dark wash into rope knots for depth.

Glass insert can be printed in translucent filament or left clear for real glass insert.

Seal with matte or satin clear coat.