How to choose and create your own lanterns at home, with simple materials that you already have at home, check out these stylish options for lanterns to give that vibe at home.
6 lantern ideas to create
Lanterns are very cute, they give a kind of mystical, ethnic touch and if it's made by you then, don't you think it's even better? Because if there's something that gives me great pleasure, it's being able to create something and incorporate it into the composition of my home decor, and if you like DIY you'll like this post.
do it at home
1- Glass
As it is a transparent material, it makes creating an object like this very easy and practical, and you can certainly use those jars of canned food, here are some ideas:
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This one was very creative, the step by step is ok here
Great ideas for decorating, weddings
Did you see how versatile glass is, you can use paints, ribbons,
cords, papers, fabrics and whatever else you want
2- Paper
You can create so many things with paper, including lanterns, see:
This one looks good in the oriental style, it can be made with rice paper,
tissue paper or even tracing paper
for the print you can use dried flowers and leaves,
good tip for decorating outdoor parties
learn how to do it here
These have embossed cutouts, for this technique you can use printers of
cutting, awls or needles, all you need is the design, it's simple, but it's worth remembering that paper
and fire are not 2 things that don't go together so,
if you choose paper, place the candles inside a glass or
use artificial candles.
3- Metal
This tip is super interesting, you can use tin cans, tomato cans, etc…
Drill some holes, paint or not is up to you
and if you want inspiration for the holes, you have it here
4- Gourd
Well, that's right, that fruit, with a variety of formats and sizes and precisely because it has this all organic format, which is super interesting and much appreciated by artisans, designers, they become true works of art including lanterns, lamps, musical instruments etc. …
They are true works of art, these have an execution and
slightly complex drawings
for those who don't have much practice, it's worth the inspiration but if you want
try there is a video tutorial
here
This one is much more practical and turned out great, with a rustic footprint
5- Customizing the flashlight you already have
And if you already have a flashlight lying around, but you think it could be better then you might like these tips for customizing it.
(Source: Corrie Hogg)
This is that basic flashlight, easily found in decoration stores,
it was customized with fabrics and the step by step is here, super simple.
Another interesting tip is to customize your flashlight with
travel items this one for example, used beach objects
Looks really cool on Decor, in addition to making trip items eternal
6- Grater
And finally, the grater that you don't use anymore because you bought a processor, or another more modern one or even rusted because that can happen, but don't throw it away, look at this
So choose the one that has the most to do with the personality of your home and get to work, I already know which one will be mine and yours? Comment here.
