Paper Lanterns Craft Instructions

The simplest way to make a chinese lantern is to get a rectangle or square of colored paper and fold it in half.

Paper lanterns craft instructions. And it is open at the bottom and at the top. But this in the end will look exactly as shown in the last diagram. There are many patterns for different kinds of paper lanterns so if you search around a bit you may find something that works better for your needs. To make a paper lantern you ll need a rectangle shaped piece of paper scissors and tape.

Because this lantern is made of paper we do not recommend that you use it as a real lampshade. Start with rectangular sheet of paper. First cut a 1 inch 2 5 cm wide strip off of one of the short ends of the paper for the handle and set it aside. D glue shapes or notions glue craft foam or felt shapes small buttons beads sequins and other notions.

This will be used as the handle of the. Basically there s a thread that runs through the lantern from top to bottom with a knot at each end to hold things in place. Paper chinese lantern instructions. How to make paper lanterns before we get started here s a little cartoon to give you the big picture of how everything fits together.

My daughter and i worked together one afternoon to make these festive chinese lanterns. We hope you enjoy our lanterns and our photos. These are just really easy for kids to make. Remember to leave at least inch of undecorated area on one top corner.

I like to fold it along the long. This gap will allow you to connect the two edges of the paper to form a lantern.