Project Details
Making paper lanterns is a fun, creative way to decorate your room all year round.
Steps
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Lay construction paper vertically. Fold bottom left corner to top edge. Take bottom right corner to meet first fold.
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Unfold both corners.
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Fold top left corner down to bottom edge and fold top right corner to meet first fold. Unfold both corners.
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Fold corners in half from point to point.
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Unfold both corners.
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Fold corners from point to point on opposite side and then unfold.
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Continue folding corners at half way points throughout the entire sheet. When finished folding, turn the sheet over.
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Make horizontal creases at all intersections. The folding is now complete. Bend the sheet of paper around so the diagonal folds pop out.
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When you have the lantern shape formed, tape the inside to hold the lantern together.
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With a hole puncher, punch two sides opposite of each other and tie yarn through the holes.