Rotating Lantern Vs Long Tassels

Following up the idea of using a rotating motor to maintain a slow, consistent rotation has really added to the immersive elements of this outcome. It does however mean I need to reconsider some of the decorative elements of the design; the bells and the tassels.

Originally I had envisioned the lantern, and to date designed it with long tassels and bits of sari scraps hanging down with bells attached. The idea behind that was that people would have to interact with the tassels, moving them aside to stand under the lantern. By moving them aside, the bells would jingle, creating a sound of ornamental ringing. However, with the lantern slowly rotating I am concerned people might be put off by trying to get through the tassels while its moving round, and it could have health and safety issues. The rotating motor would mean the bells will jingle themselves as the lantern moves round, which means I don't need to rely on the interaction for the sound.

The tassels will need to be shortened so that people also understand that they are intended to stand inside the lantern, and they will have an easier way of getting there, ducking under tassels rather than walking through them.

Looking at glitter ball motors consider:

- the weight it can hold 50kg : £90

- the speed it rotates

- the attachment