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SUPPLIES NEEDED:

  • 2 sheets of 8.5″×11″ cardstock (Orange, Purple, RED or Green)
  • 1 sheet of 8.5″×11″ vellum (Orange, Purple, RED or Green)
  • Exacto knife
  • Glue
  • Inkjet printer

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Project Steps

Step 1.

Print lantern.pdf on 8.5″×11″ sheets of cardstock (purple, red, green or orange recommended). There are other patterns available both free and for purchase on our site 3dsvg.com

Note: Do not print on black cardstock.

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Step 2.

Cut out interior pieces leaving only the black portion of the design.

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Step 3.

Partially cut the dashed lines to aid folding.

Note: Only a single line cut is necessary as these lines aid in folding in later steps.

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Step 4.

Using an x-acto knife or scissors, cut along the edge of design.

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Step 5.

Cut out vellum template. Cut four pieces of colored vellum by placing vellum template on top of actual vellum to ensure the proper size.

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Step 6.

Glue vellum to the backside of design.

Note: Make sure not to overlap the perforated lines.

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Step 7.

Repeat on all four sides.

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Step 8.

Glue tab to the backside of the adjacent piece.

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Your lantern should now be one continuous piece.

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Step 9.

Glue the remaining tab to the adjacent piece.

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Step 10.

Glue the bottom in place by applying glue to bottom three tabs. fold bottom over to close.

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Step 11.

Congratulations! Your lantern is complete. Insert electronic tea light and enjoy!