How to make a night lantern
How to Make a Beautiful Lantern at Home
Introduction
Hello, friends! Today, we’ll give you an idea on how to make a beautiful lantern that will illuminate your nights with a magical glow. Follow this step-by-step guide to create your unique work of art. Let’s get started!
Required Materials
To make the lantern, you will need the following materials:
- Bamboo sticks (two thicknesses)
- Twine
- Hot glue gun and glue
- Rice paper
- A printout of an image of your choice
- Black paint
All of these materials can be found at EM ART online store.
Steps
Step 1: Preparing the Materials
Prepare eight bamboo or wooden sticks for each side of the lantern. Make four frames with two sticks for each side, joining them at the corners with twine. Tie them tightly to ensure the structure’s stability. You’ll also need four thicker sticks, which will be used for the corners of the lantern.
Step 2: Creating the Windows
Create the windows of the lantern using rice paper. Cut four pieces of rice paper to the size of the prepared bamboo frames.
Step 3: Decorating the Windows
Print images of your choice for decoration. Rice paper is ideal for this purpose as it is translucent, allowing you to easily trace the desired image onto it with a pencil. Attach the finished windows to the inner side of the four frames.
Step 4: Assembling the Lantern
Use the four thicker bamboo sticks for the corners of the main structure and, with the help of hot glue and twine, attach the finished sides of the lantern to them. Make sure all parts are well secured and the lantern is stable.
Step 5: Final Touches
After assembling the lantern, use black acrylic paint to highlight the images and give a polished look to your creation.
Conclusion
We hope your lanterns will be even more beautiful and unique. Add a light bulb and enjoy the magical atmosphere they’ll create.