Traditionally used in Asia for celebrations and festivals, many people release CHINESE LANTERNS to symbolise the release of their worries and problems.

CHINESE LANTERNS from Wish Lantern are 99% biodegradable, non-flammable and safe and easy to use, and create an amazing visual effect that adds enjoyment and wonder to any special occasion.

All you have to do is light the fuel cell, wait for the lanterns to fill up with hot air and then let go. You and your guests will gaze as the Wish Lantern floats up to the sky. Using the power of fire, the CHINESE LANTERNS will be in the air for about 12 minutes and go up over a mile in the air.

CHINESE LANTERNS from Wish Lantern stand 108cm (42.5 inches) tall and 66cm (26 inches) wide at its widest point. After release and flight, the Wish Lantern will self-extinguish and float gently to the ground. New in stock this season are our range of Halloween lanterns, floating wish lanterns and Santa Lanterns.

 29Aug

Chinese lanterns Celebrates the Lightning Bug

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During the warmer summer months, it’s not uncommon to head out into the countryside of an evening, spend some time among the grass and wildlife as the sun goes down, and to generally enjoy the beautiful things that nature has gives us. It’s at these times that the wonderful Lightning Bug may appear, with its very own special ‘lantern’ illuminated to warn off pray, or to attract a mate.

Also known as the Firefly, these gentle creatures glow different colours, which can be seen at different stages of the dusk; those with a reddish-yellow glow appear first, followed by some with a green-tinted light later in the evening. The light is produced by a series of chemical reactions that take place in their light-omitting organs, which are usually to be found on the lower abdomen of the insect.

Being big fans of anything that lights up and floats or can fly (such as our Chinese lanterns, of course), we think that this phenomenon of nature is something to be celebrated. If you too would like to celebrate this little creature, maybe by releasing some Chinese lanterns in their honour, please do get in touch and one of our team will be able to arrange for our lanterns to be sent out to you.

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 22Aug

Make a Chinese Lanterns Quilt Patch

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Quilt making is a great hobby to have; it’s therapeutic, can be done anywhere at anytime, and helps you develop a very useful life skill. Those who are really enthusiastic about getting to grips with exciting and innovative patch designs often boast a whole host of wonderful pictures- animals, plants, maybe images of friends and family, all created with a needle and thread. As the idea of the quilt is to reflect something of the owner, why not, dear Chinese lanterns enthusiast, dedicate a section of your own textile creation to these delightful products? We’re imagining a lantern, or several, in any colour you so desire, maybe surrounded by beams or concentric circles of every fading light, as though the Chinese lanterns on the quilt were indeed glowing in the night sky. Oooh, sounds pretty. Or perhaps you’d prefer to sew a montage scene, with traditional Chinese lanterns hanging from strings between houses, maybe to decorate the street before the New Year.

Whatever your inclinations and visions for your quilt, we’d love to know if you create an ode to the things that we love best, and like to think we sell quite well. If you’d like to share any photos of pictures- textile, paint or in any other material, then please do get in touch; we always love to hear from you!

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 15Aug

Light up some Floating Chinese lanterns

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For some, the fact that Chinese lanterns, once lit and released, float away never to be seen again, is something of an upsetting and distressing fact. For these people, the ambiance and beauty that is created with the light of the lanterns is something that they want to last for a long time; to them we say, never fear.

Our innovative, stunning floating Chinese lanterns remain at ground level, for the duration of your event, creating lovely floor lighting; maybe you’ll set them up around the garden, or even line them up to create a red carpet entrance as your guests arrive. The lanterns are available in white with a gold trim, and come supplied with a tea light, which, once placed inside the assembled lantern (a very simple process), will light them up with a warm glow.

If you’d like any more information on our floating, or indeed any other design of our Chinese lanterns, please do get in touch and someone will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Similarly, if you’ve used these floating lanterns at a special event and would like to share you photos or stories with us, it’s always a pleasure to receive them.

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 8Aug

Get hold of Eco Chinese Lanterns

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There’s new craze that’s about town, and we’ve got to admit, we’re jumping right on the bandwagon with this one. Being good to the environment is all the rage- we’re talking about recycling, using public transport or car shares to get from A to B, and maybe even saving up your banana skins and apple cores to make a nice bit of compost for the garden. We love to think we do our bit at home by involving ourselves in things like these, and now we’re doing the same in the office. Our new eco Chinese lanterns are perfect for those who want to have something special at their gathering or event, without worrying about the lasting effects of their display of lanterns. This lot are made using a light but durable bamboo frame and lovely rice paper to complete the picture. Not only this, but the fuel cell holder, usually made with wire, has been replaced fire-proof wool; all of the aforementioned will biodegrade in a very short time after your Chinese lanterns have burnt out.

If you’d like any more information on these new, exciting products, or indeed would like to have some delivered to your door, please do get in touch and one of our team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you.

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 1Aug

Chinese lanterns and the Zodiac

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If there’s one thing that we can be thankful to the great country of China for, it’s giving us Chinese lanterns, which we can use in numerous celebrations and special occasions, wowing guests with something really special. Of course, there is so much more China has given us, including Chinese astrology, and as a celebration of this, we thought we’d have a look at the signs of some of our team, to find out what they’re really like:

Sophie (born 1985): As a ‘wood Ox’, Sophie is a good team leader, and has great work ethic and enthusiasm. She can also be outspoken and quick-tempered though, oooh er!

Tom (born 1989): Tom, an ‘earth snake’ is cool, calm and confident, and knows that by working hard and using his common sense, he’ll reap the benefits. A great asset to the team!

Rob (1981): The ‘metal rooster’ that is Rob loves to analyse anything he can get his hands on, which is great seeing as Rob’s in charge of all the accounts, and definitely picks up on any discrepancies.

Other Rob (born 1973): Another Ox, but this time a ‘water ox’, the Chinese Zodiac says that Rob is great at understanding what other people are thinking and feeling- very important for a big boss to be able to do this, we think!

If you’d like to tell us about your zodiac sign, or would like to order some of our lovely Chinese lanterns, please get in touch and one of our team will be on hand to help.

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 25Jul

Chinese lanterns on the Ski Slopes

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There’s nothing quite like planning your big day with your significant other, and thinking about the future, and what your lives together will entail. You may have even been to a few weddings yourself over the summer, and taken notes about what you do and don’t want to do on your own big day…as the winter approaches, however, and we’re thinking about heading to the mountains for a spot of skiing, some happy couples are doing the same, and taking their wedding parties with them to get hitched on the slopes. Exotic wedding locations are all the rage, and where better to declare your love for someone than the idyllic snowy tops of a resort somewhere in our big wide world. Whatever your wedding location or skiing preferences, don’t forget to pack the Chinese lanterns, which can help round off your ceremony in style. Not only will your guests and skiers adore seeing beautiful lights floating over the wilderness, but you’ll give your fellow holiday makers something to enjoy, too.

If you’re planning on spending your big day in the snow, and would like us to help find the best Chinese lanterns for the occasion, then please do get in touch and one of our friendly team will be on hand to help. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 18Jul

Connect to Chinese lanterns Online

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We know you love our Chinese lanterns as much as we do, which is why you help keep our blog alive and kicking by logging on to read the new instalment every week, and posting your lovely comments at the bottom. We also know that for some, bulletins about Chinese lanterns needs to come thick and fast, not just once a week, which is why we’ve set up our very own Facebook page, hosted by Wish lantern, where you catch the most recent news about our products-particularly the seasonal ones, such as pumpkin and Santa lanterns- as well as network with fellow fanatics. Let’s face it, these days the only place to be seen is social networking sites, and making your own profile attractive and cool is of utmost importance. Become a fan of the Chinese lanterns page, and our lovely, glowing logo will pop up every time you log on, making your page light up (hoho); much better than running a virtual farm (some of the other Facebook options), or playing scrabble online, we’re sure you’ll agree.

So next time you pop onto your laptop, just search for Wish lantern in the little white box at the top of your home page, and we’ll be waiting there to welcome you into our extended family. What could be better than that?!

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 11Jul

Chinese lanterns can be Edible

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There’s nothing we like better than good old Chinese lanterns, and thinking up wild, wacky, fascinating and occasionally educational material for our much-celebrated and widely read blog, as seen on these very pages, dear fan. As you can probably imagine, extensive research every single week goes into what materialises, and we love finding out about how Chinese lanterns are being used all over the world, in various celebrations and times of remembrance. But can you imagine our shock/surprise when we discovered that the term ‘Chinese lanterns’ can also refer to an exotic fruit, native to several areas across the world, from Southern Europe and through Asia. The ‘Physalis alkekengi’ is identifiable by its white flowers, as well as the red/orange papery covering of the fruit, hence the reason it has adopted its more commonly used name; as for what you might use it for, the Winter Cherry (yet another term that can be used to describe this extraordinary plant) is often part of a decorative piece seen in the home, stunning against pale walls or in light spaces, particularly as the sun filters through the outer casing of the fruit. Chinese lanterns (this type, anyway), are edible, but must be enjoyed in moderation as side-effects can be serious.

If you have any more information about these Chinese lanterns you’d like to share, or would like to find out a little more about our products or our service, please get in touch and one of our team will be on hand to help. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 4Jul

Chinese lanterns help your Business

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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of setting out on a new business venture, getting all your ideas and creative thoughts together, channelling them into something wonderful that your new customers will enjoy. And then there’s the task of planning and executing the launch of your company, the success of which, and therefore the future, can depend on the little things that make your idea stand out the most. Whether  you’re selling sofas or sushi, marketing or magic tricks, getting together with your new clients and releasing Chinese lanterns is a great idea, making wishes for a successful and prosperous future, which you can club together to make happen. It’s not only a completely unique and special way to round off any evening, but those around you will see how much time and care you take to make things, and your product, special and stand out from the crowd.

If you’d like any more information about our products or service, or how we can help add some extra sparkle and life to any event or party, please do get in touch and one of our team will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 27Jun

Chinese lanterns star at The Old Vic

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We love summer; the warm weather, the barbeques in the garden, and the chance to get a bit of a tan before we head off on holiday for a couple of weeks whilst the kids are off school- it’s family time, and time for relaxation, plenty of fun, and maybe some evening entertainment. One of things we like most about after-work hours is all the lively activity that takes place in theatres all over the country, particularly when the productions being staged involve Chinese lanterns as part of the décor, enhancing the feel of the show, and helping the audience feel like they’re really part of something magical. This is exactly what the talented crew at the Old Vic Theatre in London have done; the set for the brand new production of As You Like It, which opened on 1st June, includes Chinese lanterns hanging from the trees in the forest to which the Duke, and all his followers are banished at the very beginning of the play. It is only in the second half of the action that the audience do in fact get to experience the Chinese lanterns lit up on stage, when night falls in the forest, and the action begins to reach its climax, as they sit with their fingers crossed for a happy ending…

If you’re heading to the theatre this summer, or indeed have already been and seen something lovely which incorporates Chinese lanterns, pleased do get in touch and let us know-we always love to hear from you!

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