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DIY Goldfish Tissue Paper Lantern


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 lantern
  • Diet: N/A

Description

A delightful craft project that creates a colorful goldfish lantern, perfect for family gatherings and personal decor.


Ingredients

  • Colored tissue paper (orange, white, and black)
  • LED tealight candle
  • Clear plastic balloon or round lantern frame
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick or liquid glue
  • A small brush (for liquid glue)
  • Marker
  • Optional: Googly eyes, ribbons, or other decorative items

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Lantern Base: Inflate the clear plastic balloon or set up your lantern frame, ensuring it’s securely positioned for decorating.
  2. Cut the Tissue Paper: Cut the orange tissue paper into scales or petal shapes and the black paper into small circles for the eyes.
  3. Attach the Goldfish Scales: Start at the bottom of the balloon/frame, applying glue gently. Layer the orange shapes overlapping slightly to create a fish scale effect.
  4. Create the Face: Use the marker to add a mouth and any additional features, then stick googly eyes or create your own eyes using the black paper circles.
  5. Insert the Light: Place the LED tealight candle inside the lantern, ensuring stability.
  6. Illuminate and Enjoy: Turn on the LED tealight and watch as your goldfish lantern comes to life!

Notes

Use LED tealights for safety; feel free to experiment with colors and patterns.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Crafting
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 lantern
  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg