Paper lantern template
Cut, glue, roll — a lantern that glows.
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Example
Worked example — Paper lantern template
Choose a design, and windows to back with tissue paper or a printed band to colour. Use the following inputs and settings. Keep the other settings at the page defaults.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Design | A mix |
| Cut-out windows for tissue paper | On |
| Lanterns | 1 |
| Design number (change it for other patterns) | 1 |
| Output files | 1 |
| PDF pages | 2 |
| Paper | 279 × 216 mm |
Expected result — PDF · PDF pages: 2 · 279 × 216 mm. The preview shows the first PDF page.
How it works
- Choose a design, and windows to back with tissue paper or a printed band to colour.
- Print on card, cut out the band and the windows, and glue coloured tissue paper behind them.
- Roll the band, glue the seam, add the base and hang it on a lantern stick with a battery light.
Frequently asked questions
- What do I need?
- Card or thick paper, scissors, a craft knife for the windows (a grown-up’s job), glue, coloured tissue or transparent paper, wire or string for the handle and a battery lantern light.
- Can children make it alone?
- They can colour, glue and roll; a grown-up should cut the windows with the knife. Without windows, it’s a lantern to colour in.
- Why a battery light?
- Paper burns — never use a candle in a children’s paper lantern.
- What is it for?
- Lantern walks in autumn, a St Martin’s Day procession, a garden party or a cosy light on the windowsill.
- Is anything uploaded?
- No. The template is made in your browser.