This is another "2-hr project" with emphasis on modeling optimally with modifiers. In other words: Coaxing Blender to do work for us. Over all the model is pretty simple and straight forward but we do want to be mindful of structural authenticity and detail since the camera will be close to the lantern.
Spoiler: Cycles wins this one 🥇. Though I will likely start blocking in my materials and lighting with Eevee, I find that Cycles produces superior results for up-close realism. It's worth noting that this is the first project in months that I've felt necessary to use Cycles.
[Q] You could cut the edge loops even though the circle goes bad and then use loop tools addon to remake the circle
(Q) Would there be any way to import SGV patterns and use them to cut?
It's not believable nor tangible
Ok I have to be the sole owner of that laser
Yup
Don't do that either
Ah yes, I think I have, they cut a plane in half in the air
Omar, have you seen Corridor Digital's video about the longsest lightsaber?
Don't point it down towards the center of the earth though or we're all doomed
No one, no one