VIDEO: Make paper mache lanterns

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Ideas for lanterns

  • You can make all kinds of figures out of paper mache. Some are suitable for Lanterns to the St. Martin's Parade.
  • You can also use lanterns as table decorations. You can fill the candles with sand or Decorate stones. To make the light source romantic, you can make the paper mache from tissue paper so that this paper mache can glow.
  • You can also apply side paper to a glass as a paper mache layer. You don't need to apply so many layers to make it glow well. The glass is stable by itself and not due to the paper mache mass.
  • Paper mache table decorations can look very rustic, and they are particularly well suited for garden parties and cellar bars.

A paper mache lantern

  1. You blow up a balloon, the size of your lantern for the Saint Martin's procession.
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  2. They tear small pieces of newspaper that are about three by three centimeters in size. Mix the paste as indicated on the package instructions and allow it to swell.
  3. Apply paste to the balloon and place the pieces of newspaper on top. Now paste and the newspaper follow again. Do this until you have made a thick layer; there are about eight to twelve layers.
  4. Now let the balloon dry out, this can be more than 24 hours.
  5. When dry, cut open the balloon by cutting off the top cap. This creates access for the candle and you can cut small holes such as circles or other motifs out of the lantern. It is best to leave the bottom whole so that you can attach the candle.
  6. You can glue tracing paper behind the holes so that the holes shine brightly.
  7. Use emery paper to finish the outside. After you've done this, take a color of your choice and paint the outside of the lantern.
  8. You can use wire to make a bracket to which the lantern stick can be attached. This bracket is attached to the top of the lantern. Make sure that the candle can stand straight when you carry the lantern.

But you can also use a lantern stick with a bulb so that you don't have to light a candle.

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