- 1). Fold your paper in half the long way. Make a sharp crease.
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Draw cutting lines on your paper.Color pencil in a hand image by Oleg Guryanov from Fotolia.com
Draw a line 2 inches from the open edge of the paper. This is the line you will stop cutting your decorative design on. - 3
Measure your cutting lines.ruler and pencil image by Stepanov from Fotolia.com
Draw another line 1 inch below the first line. This is the stop-cutting line for the lantern. - 4
Use a drinking glass as a circular template.glass flower image by paul mitchell from Fotolia.com
Use your drinking glass as a template to create a decorative scalloped edge on your paper lantern. Place the glass on the side of the paper so the lip of the glass is touching the top of the paper. Trace the glass from 2-inch line on your paper around the top and end on the other side of the glass. Move your glass over a space so your next scallop will start where the first one ended. Continue across to the opposite side of the paper. - 5
Use a pencil and ruler to ensure accuracy.pencil and ruler image by Adkok from Fotolia.com
Take your ruler and measure 1 inch from the outer edge. From the folded edge, draw a line to the 1-inch line you drew below the decorative edge line. Measure and mark lines 1-inch apart, starting at the fold to the stop-cutting line. - 6
Using sharp scissors will ensure a crisp edge.scissors image by Stepanov from Fotolia.com
Cut on the lines you just drew to the stop-cutting line. - 7). Unfold the paper. Refold in the opposite direction to hide any stray pencil marks.
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Different colored markers will help you decorate the lamp's edge.office supplies image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.com
Decorate with markers, glitter and stickers, if you wish. - 9
Glue sticks make this a quick and clean job.school pencil box image by Nancy Hjxson from Fotolia.com
Turn your paper sheet into a tube by matching the short sides of your paper sheet. Overlap the ends and glue together. Let dry. - 10
A single hole punch creates a way to hang your lantern.hole punch image by robert mobley from Fotolia.com
Punch two holes opposite each other on the top edge of your paper lantern. Tie a knot on one end of your ribbon. Create a loop for hanging by feeding the ribbon in one hole and through the hole on the other side. Tie a knot on the other end. - 11
Give the paper lantern more shape by holding the two opposite edges of the lantern. Gently push the edges together. The middle will bend out and retain its shape. - 12
Hang your paper lantern.
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