Are they bright enough to light up a paper lantern?
1007705
I would say yes. During blackouts I used 1-3 per room and they made it safe to move around.
2212064
You have to use a lower wattage with these lanterns or else you risk setting a fire and destroying the entire display. Something like: EcoSmart 9 Watt Soft White Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Light Bulbs 4-Pack, 40 Watt Equivalent, 550 Lumens will work brilliantly. EcoSmart 9 Watt Soft White Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Light Bulbs 4-Pack, 40 Watt Equivalent, 550 Lumens
1323485
They are. I have mine outside and they do fine. Not very bright as the moment though, but I'm in Oregon where it gets dark so early. They were a bit brighter when I first got them, earlier in the year, and I expect them to do very well this summer.
1565414
They are pretty bright but not quite as bright as a lamp. Perhaps two together would be bright enough.
1805100
Possibly. Its not bright like a lantern, you will be able to see enough, but it depends how lit up you want the table to be. It has a nice glow to it but it's definitely not a lantern.
939824
Yes. They give off good light. I used them on a small tree outside during the holidays and it worked well.
1973623
They are bright, but you might want a higher wattage and a more focused beam
86304
No, not by a long stretch! I use them as a light above my paintings. They are attractive, but for my purpose, I need to constantly replace the batteries.
1631955
They do pretty good. My kids use them as a night light during camping trips. Some colors are brighter than others.
1901149
No, they are low voltage and just accent lights. Would not provide enough light for a desk lamp.
773753
I honestly don't think they would be bright enough on medium to large pumpkins. I would use the plastic tea lights with the silicone flames. They seem to be brighter.
568327
I think that the light would work in a paper lantern since the bulbs don't get too hot You're probably going to put it right up the middle through the hole at the bottom,so that should be far enough away from the paper sides of the lantern.
750877
I believe for your application would be too bright if lantern was say hanging at eye level if you had it lower than your eyes and made a thin "shade" on 1/2 of the lantern ( I used the back of a note pad ) so light would only come out of the unshielded side instead of 360' might work and say on a bench or table behind you - once your eyes get use to the red it becomes fairly bright for for a single led
1606424
Sorry I have not used them yet, but I would think that it depends on the light it self.
1883999
Yes, they are nice, but I wouldn't say they throw a lot of light. It is worth a try
2152624
Probably so. They have a very sticky back. I stuck them under my kitchen cabinet. I must tell you though, that they are not a very bright light.
1771573
They would actually be perfect. They are bright. I use mine outside to illuminate some steps, and just one light does the job!