How to Make a Photo Lantern

These lanterns are so easy to make and they look amazing once complete. They are perfect for your own home or giving as gifts.

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SUPPLIES

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How To

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Cut the vellum to the size of the pane of your lantern. I was able to remove the pane from my lantern and trace it with a pen.

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Cut around the lines you made with scissors so that your photo is the same size as the lantern pane.

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Once you cut with scissors, it is time to secure the vellum to the glass pane. Use a very thin bead of glue around the outer edge.

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Get the full Instructions here!

How to Make a Photo Lantern

These lanterns are so easy to make and they look amazing once complete. They are perfect for your own home or giving as gifts.

SUPPLIES

– Lantern – Vellum Cardstock – Inkjet Printer and Ink – Scissors – Glue – LED Candle

How To

Measure the window where you would like to add your image. Choose the image you want and print it on your vellum using an inkjet printer.

Cut the vellum to the size of the pane of your lantern. I was able to remove the pane from my lantern and trace it with a pen.

How To

Cut around the lines you made with scissors so that your photo is the same size as the lantern pane.

How To

Once you cut with scissors, it is time to secure the vellum to the glass pane. Use a very thin bead of glue around the outer edge.

How To

Get the full Instructions here!

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