How Do You Make Crepe Paper Lanterns?
Making a crepe paper lantern is not only a wonderful craft, allowing you to use your hands and your imagination, but it has a practical purpose as well. While a crepe paper lantern may seem like it would be too flimsy to function, that is far from the truth. Not only are these lanterns functioning, but because you make them by hand they are also a reflection of your creativity. Your imagination is the only limit when making these crepe paper lanterns. Tear your crepe paper into strips or shapes and set aside. Change up the shape, length and color of your crepe paper. This will give your lantern an interesting look. Mix one part flour to three parts water into your large bowl. Stir until well blended, but still lumpy. This will be your papier mache paste. Blow up a balloon and tie off the end. This balloon will be the shape of your lantern. Dip your crepe paper into your papier mache paste and then drape it over your balloon. Continue this step until your balloon is almost completely co
