Here are a few instructions! These adorable bug lanterns can be made out of recycled materials and a few coffee filters (3-4 small filters per lantern) These lanterns are quick, easy and fun to make. A little adult supervision will be needed to operate some cheeky equipment, but apart from that, happy lantern-making and we look forward to seeing your fabulous creations!
Make a bug lantern at home from recycled materials….
If you need a little pole, just pull a large paperclip apart, and tape one end firmly down to a dry stick, using duct tape. The other end can slip straight into your pipe-cleaner hook.
LED Lights are available for sale from both TBPS school gym and Rusty Parker before the parade.
Make a Cute Bug Lantern:
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- Equipment needed: any recycled materials will do…
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- Carefully cut a hole using a blade (adult supervision required here!) Your door will require a hinge. An awl will be useful in poking holes for wings
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- Tape your features down to the bottle-body using tape.
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- Tightly secure a handle using a pipe cleaner or wire
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- Cut wing shapes from your coffee filters….
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- Cut a few (2-3) coffee filters into squares. The glue will need to be diluted with 50% water. Mix well and using your sponge, paste a single layer of paper onto your bug lantern. Using a square of bubble wrap will save you a little glue and coat both sides of your paper..
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- Almost there! Cover your entire bug with a single layer of paper being careful not to paper over your doorway! Allow to dry…
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- Finally you can glue your paper wings onto your bug and add some features with sharpie marker. Feel free to add spots, stripes and patterns
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- Finally your bug is complete! Drop a light into the body and have fun at the parade!
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