How to Make Halloween Tissue Paper Lanterns

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Gather your materials

   We started this project using our own drinking glasses. But we were soon out of drinking glasses and wanted to make more and try different shapes, so we went to the thrift store and picked up a box full of glass jars, votive holders, and glasses to use for this project

2. Gather your pens, tissue paper, glasses, glue and brushes.

   

3. Cut tissue paper

   Then, cut a piece of tissue paper to fit around your glass jar.

4. Doodle!

   Draw and doodle on your tissue paper with permanent markers. You can go black and white or color. They both look awesome on these lanterns.

   

   Tip: Protect your work surface with a tray, placemat, or piece of paper. The marker will bleed through the tissue paper.

   

5. Add Mod Podge

   Brush a layer of Mod Podge on the outside of your glass jar then carefully wrap the tissue paper around the jar. Add another layer of Mod Podge over top if desired.

   

   Note: If your jar is curved at all, you will have to pleat or overlap areas of your tissue paper as you Mod Podge it on to make it fit the shape. 

   

   Let dry completely.

6. Add light!

   Finally add a tea light or votive candle and enjoy your beautiful new tissue paper lantern!