Paper lanterns
You will need
- Scrap paper
- Scissors
- Stapler or sticky tape
- Hole punch
Instructions
- Fold your paper in half lengthwise
- Cut a 1 cm strip off the end and set aside
- Starting on the folded edge cut strips but stop before the top edge (leaving about 1cm)
- Unfold your paper and roll up, staple or glue the edges to join up, creating a tube shape
- Take your strip of paper, that you set aside, and staple or glue to the top edge of your lantern
- Do the same with the other end of your strip of paper on the opposite side, to create a hanging loop.
Video tutorial
Other ideas and tips
- Try out different widths of strips
- Or wavy line strips…
- Use any old scrap paper, old greetings cards, wrapping paper or newspaper
- Use a hole punch to create a dot pattern
- Try cutting up and using an old plastic bottles for a version that is weather proof for outdoors
* Safety warning, not suitable for naked flames!
