The base measures 3" x 3" and is 1.5" in height. It is made specially for us of high quality 1/8" clear acrylic. While sturdy enough to hold the cordset in place, it is small anough to fit into just about anything you want to light up (even a jack-o-lantern at Halloween!)

If the space is big enough that heat is not a problem, you may use any chandelier base bulb in this fixture. They are now manufactured all the way from Christmas tree type bulbs - all the way up to 60 watts.We do not recommend that bright a light with a luminaria, however, since the art or design would get bleached out by that bright a backlight and papers can warp from too much heat.

Beautiful luminarias can be made from all manner of handmade papers. Click on the picture to go to the Make A Shade Techniques page for some examples and instructions for making a luminaria shade from any piece of paper.

You can even use these lamp guts for lighting pumpkins at Halloween or punched tin lanterns or anything else that might occur to you!

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