how do you make a lantern?

Question

It can be any types of lantern.It can be made up of "ang paos",or it could juz be the oringinal,which was made of paper.

Answer 1

Add a festive glow to your outdoor picnic or barbecue with recycled cans and candles. You can also make a few lanterns for the holidays to include in your centerpieces.


Steps:
1. Clean any size empty tin can.

2. Fill can with water and place in freezer until water is frozen.

3. Draw designs on frozen can with a marker or crayon.

4. Lay can in middle of large bath towel.

5. Roll each end of the towel toward can to form a barrier that will guard against slipping.

6. Wear safety glasses.

7. Use a large nail and hammer to poke holes in can following your design.

8. Place finished frozen can in sink to thaw.

9. Place 1 to 2 inches of sand in bottom of can.

10. Insert votive or other candle into sand.

11. Light candle.

Tips:
Besides the punched-in design, you can add wire for a handle or decorate the can with glitter or paint.

If you want the lantern to have a handle, place a nail hole at top of can on opposite sides and string a wire through the holes.

Gloves will keep your hands warm when working with the frozen can.

Use candle pieces to make your own candles.

Warnings:
Be careful when marking the can with a crayon or marking pen; avoid leaving marks that can be seen when the can is finished. This is especially important if you don't plan to paint the can.

Answer 2

well if you will ask me, i would like to make a lantern that is made of straws and sticks... i don't want to have a costy lantern.. a simple lantern is just okay for me...