PAPER LANTERN

by endeavourkid in Craft > Paper

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PAPER LANTERN

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A DECORATIVE SHADE FOR A CANDLE OR TEA LIGHT

YOU WILL NEED

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Scissors ,tape(double sided is best but you could triple over other tape) , one sheet of A4 printer paper

Get Started

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Fold paper length ways and have the fold towards you ready for the next step

Cutting

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make some cuts from te fold inwards ,spaced evenly apart.
continue until near the edge of the paper.

Finishing Off

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Unfold paper and fan round
Overelap edges ,with tape in between

Done

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Stand it up ,you can put it over a small candle should you wish
ENSURE FLAME IS SMALL SO AS NOT TO SET PAPER ON FIRE