DIY lighted wood carving

I inherited an antique carved wooden panel from my parents that they used as a hanging screen in their home.  Upon close inspection it is beautifully carved and I wanted to make it a feature in my home. 

To start making this wall carving into a light, my husband built a frame around it out of 1 x 3's to set it away from the wall.

I stained the 1"x 3" frame to closely match the carved panel, and also saturated the antique carving with tung oil to bring it back to life (using a toothbrush in all the crevasses).

Then I took some rope lighting (that I never found a use for) and secured it to the frame with large brads. 

Lighted, it creates a lovely candle-like ambiance in the dining room.

Have you made anything come to life by adding light?

-Nancy

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