I was inspired from this project to adapt the idea to make these Halloween-y (don't you love adding y's to the end of words to make new ones?) lanterns. They look awesome when lit and Aislynn really enjoyed making these, she was pretty much able to do the whole thing herself (we did the orange one together first).
Here's what you need to make these:
- a hurricane candle holder in whatever size you wish
- colored tissue paper in desired colors
- liquid glue that will dry clear (we used Elmer's white glue), paintbrush
- candles to go in holder
- Tear up the tissue paper into small pieces.
- Mix the glue with a little water to make a thin to medium consistency.
- Paint the outside of the candle holder with the glue mixture, cover with pieces of the tissue paper (do small spots at a time so the glue doesn't dry on you).
- When you have the candle holder covered, paint over the tissue paper with the glue mixture.
- Let dry completely, place candle in holder and light~spooky!!!
Coming this week: bread, more Halloween craft tutorials, and more!
1 comment:
Very cute! I have an adaption for you for windows...take same tissue paper but add liquid starch and wax paper in place of glue and candle votive. Use liquid starch to paint torn tissue paper down on to wax paper. Let dry. Cut into leaf shapes and use as autumn leaves stain glass on windows!!!
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