Make a Latern.
MAKE YOUR OWN LANTERN
Mod podge
Supplies:
Latex balloon
Mod podge
Brush, we like silicone makeup brushes for easy clean up
Torn tissue paper in colors you like
Get a balloon
Blow it up, not too far or it will pop, & tie it off
Use a cup or a bowl to hold your balloon as you work on it
Tear the tissue paper in to small to medium sized pieces
You can also cut or tear shapes
Repeat
Spread mod podge onto a small section of the balloon and lay the tissue paper on top.
Cover with another layer of mod podge.
Repeat
Remember to leave a large opening at the top to add a candle
Overlap the pieces
You will want at least 3 layers of tissue
Remember to leave a large opening at the top to add a candle
Cover the whole with one more coating of mod podge
Be sure this lip area is at least 3 layers thick to help support the wire handle
Leave an area at the top of the balloon open.
This will be where your candle is placed inside and a wire hanger is installed after drying.
Be sure this lip area is at least 3 layers thick to help support the wire handle
Set on your cup and let dry
It takes at least 24 hours to dry properly
Pop you balloon and reshape your lantern
The balloon will pull on the lantern as it deflates
Trim the top edge with scissors
If you want it thicker you can line with packing tape or roll the top over
Cut a piece of wire to desired length and put through sides of vessel
Glue a candle in the bottom of the lantern
Bring it along Friday night and we will glue one in for you!