Home and Garden Decor Inspiration: How to Make a Breathtaking Lantern

How to Make Lanterns

Select your container

Decide on the container you would like to use for your lantern. Glass jars and empty tins are ideal.

Prepare your container

Clean your container by washing it with soapy water. If you're using a tin, make sure all the edges are smooth and safe to handle.

Decorate your lantern

Decorate the exterior of your container. Glass jars can be painted or decorated with colored tissue paper. Tins can have holes punched in them.

Give your lantern a handle

Make two holes on opposite sides at the top of the tin or tie a thin wire around the lip of the jar. A short length of wire can make a handle.

Light your lantern

Place a tea candle inside your lantern. Light it with a long-handled match. For battery operated lights, turn them on before placing them.