DIY Yarn Lantern

DIY Yarn Lantern, Final Product

If you're looking to add a touch of warmth to your evenings, create a festive atmosphere for a special occasion, or simply dive into a fun and rewarding crafting project, then you have come to the right place! Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just a curious beginner, this tutorial will make you want to DIY more. Well, what are we waiting for? Summon your inner artist and bring a cozy ambiance to your space with our DIY lantern tutorial!

Time Taken: 42 hours

Materials Used:

1. Bowl

2. Paintbrush

3. Glue [Diluted]

4. Inflated Balloon

5. Thread of choice

6. Safety Pin

7. String Light or Bulb with holder

8. Scissors

STEP 1

Alright, so here's what we are gonna do: Take that glue and mark a circle right on top of the balloon. Yep, right there. This circle is gonna be our opening, so we can slide in those string lights or pop in a tea candle later on. Make sure it's big enough for whatever you're planning to put in there, but not too big that things start slipping out. Got it? Great! Let's get that circle marked and ready for action.

STEP 2

We are going to dilute this glue with water in a 1:1 ratio. That means for every part of glue, we add an equal part of water. So, if you pour in one cup of glue, you'll need to add one cup of water. It's all about keeping that balance just right! Once you've got the glue and water measured out, mix them together until they're thoroughly combined.

STEP 3

Take your wet glue thread and start wrapping it around the balloon. You want to cover the surface evenly, creating a nice layer all around. Once you have got that thread wrapped, grab a paintbrush and dip it into our diluted glue mixture. Now, gently paint over the wrapped thread, making sure to coat it evenly with the glue. This step is going to help seal everything in and give us a nice, sturdy structure once the glue dries.

STEP 4

Once you have got it all wrapped up, it's time to let it dry. Find a nice spot where it can sit undisturbed for about 24 hours. This gives the glue plenty of time to dry and harden, so our structure becomes nice and sturdy.

Now, resist the temptation to touch it while it's drying. Let it work its magic, and tomorrow, we'll have a beautifully hardened base for our project. So, find a good spot, set it down gently, and let time do its thing.

STEP 5

It's been a good 24 hours, and now it's time for the big reveal! Grab yourself a safety pin and gently poke it into the balloon. Slowly release the air until the balloon deflates completely.

STEP 6

Now that the balloon is deflated, it's time to carefully remove it from inside the lantern to reveal our hardened structure.

STEP 7

Now that our lantern structure is all set, it's time to add some light! Place your light string or bulb onto the holder inside the lantern. Make sure it's positioned securely and centered within the lantern.

STEP 8

Your lantern is now complete and ready to illuminate any space with its warm glow.

Now that you've seen how simple and rewarding creating your own DIY lantern can be, hop on and create your own lantern!