Valentine Lanterns for Mini Light string or XLIGHTS Pixels

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These are little lanterns that can be fitted to mini light strings as is, or if XLIGHT models are printed will fit 12mm pixel nodes. They are cheerful and make a nice string of lights to give a warm glow and cast cheerful shadows across a wall. Warm and romantic. I have made six different lantern sets. If using mini lights then print only the sets, sides, bottom or top that DO NOT say XLIGHTS in the title. These have 8mm holes for mini lights. If you use XLIGHTs to make shows, the XLIGHT models will fit a 12 mm round pixel node perfectly. You can string them or glue them to stakes as part of your show, one pixel per lantern. The pixel nodes fit snugly with no modifications. There are six files that contain all the pieces to build a lantern as a set. This is the easiest way to print as you can put one or two sets on a 220mm square bed with no difficulty. I have also provided each side, the top and the bottom as separate files in the event you prefer to mix and match the sides. To assemble, glue the pieces together. The sides fit snugly into the grooves on the bottom, and when the top is glued on the unit becomes very solid. Hope these bring a smile to you for Valentines Day. Note. Light strings that have locking tabs on each bulb will not fit without modifying the top, however you could glue them to the bulb.