How to Make a Cardboard Box Lantern
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Materials Needed
A square box
scissors
glue
butter paper
some wire
colored paper
Step 1
Draw lines as shown on two opposite flaps of the box.
Step 2
Cut the edges of the cardboard box equally on two opposite sides as shown.
Step 3
Now, when you bring all 4 flaps together, it will form a shape as shown below.
Step 4
On the bottom of the box, cut out a small square as shown below.
Step 5
On every side of the box, draw and cut out a diamond shape as shown below.
Step 6
Cover the box with butter paper
Step 7
Cut out colored paper strips as shown below
Step 8
Fix some wire on the top as shown to hang the lantern.
Step 9
Cover the lantern with paper strips as shown.
Step 10
Put a bulb in the lantern and hang it up on your porch. That’s it…. the Cardboard Box Lantern is finished. Now, set it outside for your next party….. it is sure to be a conversation piece.
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