paper lantern

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Pattern page: Make your own paper lantern.
Pattern Pages help you make great projects! This project creates a paper lantern and offers lots of room for creativity. You can use thin paper to let more light shine or you can use heavier paper (creates a sturdy cylinder). Paint or use markers on translucent paper. Cut out holes on heavier paper. When you are satisfied with your pattern, roll the paper into a cylinder shape and tape it together. Place your cylinder over a flashlight and voila! a lantern. You can also place your lantern over a votive candle (that is safely set into a glass votive holder). Be very careful to avoid flames and be absolutely sure to explain (even to babies) that matches, flames, candles and fire are never for them to touch - only for grown-ups. Tin lanterns.

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