Description
A delightful DIY project for kids to create colorful lanterns that enhance creativity and learning about light and shadow.
Ingredients
- Empty glass jar or plastic container
- Tissue paper (various colors)
- Mod Podge or white school glue (diluted with water)
- Paintbrush
- Battery-operated tealight candle
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Decorative items (optional: glitter, stickers, ribbons)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Set up a clean, well-lit area where kids can comfortably work and protect surfaces with newspaper or a plastic cover.
- Cut Tissue Paper: Cut the tissue paper into 2×2 inch squares for easy handling, encouraging kids to explore colors.
- Coat the Jar: Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge onto the exterior of the jar with a paintbrush.
- Attach Tissue Paper: Place tissue paper squares onto the glued areas, overlapping them slightly for a colorful effect.
- Seal the Lantern: Once covered, add another layer of Mod Podge over the top of the tissue paper for a glossy finish.
- Add Decorative Touches: Use decorations like glitter or stickers to personalize the lantern.
- Insert Tealight Candle: After drying, place a battery-operated tealight inside the lantern to enjoy the magical light effects.
Notes
Encourage customization and creativity by allowing children to use different materials and themes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: General
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