Use LED bulbs for your lanterns, which won’t overheat.
Punk rock lanterns
Materials:
Paper lanternsCraft studs (we used plastic so that the finished lantern would be lightweight)Hot glue or craft glue
Steps:
Attach studs to paper lantern with glue and let dry.
Splatter paint pumpkin lanterns
Materials:
Paper lanternsAcrylic or craft paintWater paint brush
Steps:
Mix water and paint until you have the consistency of heavy cream.Drip paint onto the paper lantern and let dry, working one side at a time until the whole lantern is covered.
Mummy shroud lantern
Materials:
Paper lanternsScissorsCheesecloth or gauze fabric
Steps:
Cut a length of cloth, roughly stretching and tearing it to create an irregular shape. Drape over a paper lantern.
Full moon lantern
Materials:
Paper lanternsGray acrylic or craft paintWater sponge
Steps:
Mix together a very light gray paint color adding water until you have the consistency of heavy cream. Dip a damp (not wet) sponge into the paint and lightly stamp it onto the lantern, blending as you go (look at a photo of the moon for reference). Let dry completely.
Creepy crawlies lantern
Materials:
Paper lanternsHalloween bugs clip artPrinter paperScissors or craft knifeMod Podge
Steps:
Download our Halloween bugs artwork and print onto regular printer paper. Carefully cut out with scissors or a craft knife.Paint a section of the lantern with mod Podge, large enough to fit the paper cut out. Lay the paper on top, using your finger to smooth out any air bubbles or wrinkles. Let dry.Paint 1 or 2 additional layers of Mod Podge on top and let dry completely.
