Photo Lanterns
I can honestly imagine myself making these lanters; even buying all of the items needed, and then, everything gets foggy. So if you're ready for a fun project this is one of those tutorials that's practical and timely with warmer days here. You can make a festive photo lantern with battery operated tea lights. I love the idea of using old family snapshots for a reunion.
Materials:
Store bought lanterns (glass votives are an alternative)
Spray adhesive (suitable for paper and glass)
Vellum
Digital images
Printer
Battery operated tea lights
Scissors/Paper cutter
Instructions:
Step #1: Carefully remove glass from store bought lanterns. (You may want to wear gloves.) Alternatively, cylindrical glass votives could be used, just be sure that whatever vessel you select has straight sides so the vellum will adhere smoothly.
Step #2: Measure the surface to be covered, and print appropriately sized images on 8.5 x 11 sheets of vellum.
Step #3: Using scissors or a paper cutter, cut out each image. Coat glass with spray adhesive and immediately apply vellum. Let dry.
Step #4: Replace glass in lanterns, add a battery operated tea light and enjoy!
If you end up making your own and have photos to share, please do.
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