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Specifications at a Glance:
- Weather-resistant nylon fabric
- 10" square x 11" H each
- Solar panel on top
- Charge in full sun
- 2 LED bulbs
- Automatic day/night sensor and manual on/off switch
- Year-round use
- Collapsible for easy storage
- Imported
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Solar Shoji Lanterns
Inspired by traditional Japanese lanterns, the sheer nylon fabric that encloses these lanterns has an elegant, silky sheen. Inside are two LED bulbs,
powered by the solar panel built into the top. They're flame-free and cordless, and they're enchanting for summertime entertaining. On a full day's charge, the lanterns will glow for 6 to 8 hours. Hang in direct sunlight for maximum solar exposure. Provides 6-8 hours of light on a full charge
Hang in full sun to charge
Flame-free and cordless
Sold individually
Choice of Bronze or Pearl
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Attractive (16)
- Area of illumination (11)
- Weather resistant (5)
- Easy to change bulb (3)
Cons
- Low wattage (4)
- Poor area of illumination (3)
Best Uses
- Back yard (14)
- Garden (10)
- Porch (7)
- Front yard (5)
- Pool/pond area (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid do-it-yourselfer (9), Casual do-it-yourselfer (8)
Reviewed by 20 customers
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Pros
- Area Of Illumination
- Attractive Design
- Weather Resistant
Cons
- Low Wattage
- Poor Area Of Illumination
Best Uses
- Back Yard
- Gardens
Comments about Solar Shoji Lanterns:
It's hanging in our backyard. It is not as bright as I had hoped. Living here in Gilbert, Arizona with AZ sunshine, I had wanted it to look brighter.
Pros
- Area Of Illumination
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Change Bulb
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Yard
- Front Yard
- Gardens
- Pool/Pond Area
- Porch
- Walkway
Comments about Solar Shoji Lanterns:
We hung them in the beautiful trees that we have surrounding our yard. It set a very soft and lovely tone. I was impressed with the workmanship and with their easy assembly and disassembly. We have now packed them away for our next Spring and Summer bout of entertaining.
Pros
Cons
- Low Wattage
- Poor Area Of Illumination
Best Uses
Comments about Solar Shoji Lanterns:
A waste of money
Pros
Cons
- Lame offon switch
Best Uses
Comments about Solar Shoji Lanterns:
The on/off switch broke after using it only a few times.
Pros
- Area Of Illumination
- Attractive Design
- LOVE THEM
- They transfor the garden
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Yard
Comments about Solar Shoji Lanterns:
Bought one last year and had to have more.
Gives some mystery to the night garden.
They make me smile.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Large unit
Cons
- Does not stay assembled
- Not attractive close up
- Not weather resistant
Best Uses
- Back Yard
- Enclosed yard or porch
- Gardens
Comments about Solar Shoji Lanterns:
We hung the lanterns on fence posts above the garden border that surrounds our back yard. I was a bit surprised how big they were, but after a full day of sun-charging the solar panels, they were fairly bright and looked lovely for at least 6 hours. Up close and during the day you see the glue slopped on the material, hence the assembly quality and appearance are only okay. We did have to invest in hooks to hang the lanterns, although they can be hung from the ends of a picnic table umbrella or anywhere they will get full sun all day. I was pleased that they held up well after a brisk wind and falling off the hooks, however they are not weather resistant to rain, (the solar panels are not impervious to water), and the wire supports intended to maintain the lanterns shape/length do not stay in place after the lantern's material has been stretched by them. All in all, they are not bad, but a pricey investment, especially if they get wet.
Pros
- Area Of Illumination
- Attractive Design
- No glare
- Soft to look at
- Sultry and sexy
- Weather Resistant
Cons
- I don't have any
Best Uses
- Back Yard
- Gardens
Comments about Solar Shoji Lanterns:
I was surprised at how big the lanterns were when they arrived, but I quickly adapted them into my garden. I bought 4 and I have them on hooks in my garden beds and they are fabulous to look at in the night. They have held up against some pretty tough wind and rain storms too! I am not sure how I lived without these before. I really love them.
Pros
Cons
- Bamboo struts grow mildew
- Can see globs of glue
- Cloth fading unevenly
- Poorly constructed
Best Uses
- Walkway
Comments about Solar Shoji Lanterns:
In the catalog, these lanterns looked like they would make nice accents and indeed they look great at night hanging from tree branches. During the day, they look cheap and ugly. The bronze color is fading unevely after only a few weeks outside. The inside bamboo struts have patches of mildew. The corners were put together unevenly with glue that is clearly visible.
Pros
- Attractive from afar
Cons
Best Uses
- Porch
Comments about Solar Shoji Lanterns:
I purchased four and hung them on the edge of a covered porch. They got wet in a very hard rain storm. The wooden supports began to blacken shortly after the storm and the glue used on the fabric seams now shows a lot. For the price, I am not pleased with this product.
Pros
- Attractive Design
Cons
- Low Wattage
- Poor Area Of Illumination
- Rusts Quickly
Best Uses
Comments about Solar Shoji Lanterns:
If I keep this product and not throw it in the trash, I'll hang it very far away from visual inspection since the rust and the tiny, distracting bulb will be harder to see. Overall the design is very pretty.
