Here they are with the lights switched off. If you’re impatient like me and add the second layer while it’s still wet the colours in the tissue wrap may run. It’s a good idea to wait for the first layer to dry before adding another layer of glue. Create a pattern, or make the design abstract - it’s up to you. I also made long strips, squares, triangles, and rectangles.īrush a section with the mod podge mixture, then glue some shapes on. I created the circles by tracing around a milk bottle cap and cutting out the shape through numerous layers of paper at once. You don’t need to measure things or be precise, anything goes. Upcycled frosted plastic yoghurt tub or similar, washed thoroughly and dried with the label removedĬut the tissue paper into assorted geometric shapes.
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Let’s get upcycling … How to make geometric tissue paper lanterns If using clear plastic I’d suggest gluing a layer of white tissue paper underneath first. a frosted 2L milk bottle with the top cut off, but if you can only find clear plastic that will be OK too. Look for something of a decent size that is already frosted, eg. When it comes to the upcycled plastic containers, you obviously don’t need to use a yoghurt tub exactly like the ones in the photo. You can use real mod podge if you want, but I’ve always found the DIY version equal to the task at a fraction of the cost. Luckily you can find them cheaply and easily online, and with holiday craft season just around the corner I know I’ll be able to put the extra ones to good use.įor the gluing part, I’ve used our own DIY mod podge recipe. On this occasion when I went to find the candles for my completed lanterns I had to order more because my daughter had taken them all! I keep a stock of LED candles on hand especially for crafting, but often I have to fight my kids for them because they like using them too. You might also like our coral reef DIY nightlight This is a fun and easy light-up craft for kids of all ages. Pop an LED tealight inside and use them as a DIY nightlight.
Upcycle plastic yoghurt tubs (or similar) into colourful geometric tissue paper lanterns.