Any idear...:D

[Keoma]

Below is a link to a clip from the movie Sleepy Hollow I found on youtube. It is the only one I could find that had the luminary in it . I have been wanting to make one of these for years. I have tried several different ways but I know there is something I am missing in the constructing of. I am hoping someone will know of of something Maybe are they even called Luminaries? That search has done me little to no good. I am really looking forward to any ideas. They seem to be of East Coast origins Thank you so much in advance!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShQp2Qp6o7s

[Terry Murphy]

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All I know is the heat makes it rotate, but you could use an electric rotating base.

It will be interesting to see what you come up with.

[Dwight]

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If you are talking about the figures moving on the wall. I remember as a kid we had one that displayed horses and different things. It was made from a cellulite type of product and rotated on a balancing needle. It got its power to rotate from fins placed at an angle above the light bulb. The heat rising from the bulb made it turn. Hope this helps, just be sure and use fire proof stuff to build it with.

[Buffalo Bif]

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interesting. off to search...

I have to believe you have no issues on the pierced artwork, your Q is more likely about the mechanism, correct?

[Buffalo Bif]

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it would seem the key words are Candle Caousel

try these:
Magic Spinning Lamp help! - HOME SWEET HOME

this image shows one taken apart:

http://www.mojocrap.com/images/candle3.jpg

Here's an instructable:
Tin Can Candle Powered Carousel : Material and Tools

Go get 'em, Keoma

[Dwight]

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Now there is a man you want on your team when you are searching for something, way to go Brian. (BuffaloBif)

[Buffalo Bif]

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I almost became a librarian on my way out of college......

[Keoma]

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Just the mechanics, yes! Thank you so muchBrian! *high five* thats Awesome!

[Keoma]

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that was exactly what I was looking for! I had everything down but 2 steps that s
olidified everything! Thank you again! I cant wait to finish!

[rickm]

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there is a lady that makes those, yes wood carving and she has a website and all over google I have tried them but have failed. I cant remember her name but if I look thru my pile of junk maybe I can find the pictures and get back to you

[Buffalo Bif]

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dont forget the pics keoma....

[Keoma]

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Almost done! This will be my sweeties yule gift this year! Thank you so much again Brian!