Crafting Eco-Friendly Lanterns using Recycled Resources
Transform ordinary glass jars into enchanting, eco-friendly lanterns with our easy-to-follow DIY guide. This budget-friendly project, using upcycled materials, is perfect for home or patio decoration, making it an ideal activity for crafters and sustainability enthusiasts alike.
**Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace**
Protect your table from messy glue or scraps by using an upcycled takeout container as your work surface.
**Step 2: Clean the Glass Jar**
Ensure your glass jar is thoroughly cleaned and dried, removing any labels or residue for a smooth surface for the tissue paper to adhere properly.
**Step 3: Cut Tissue Paper**
Cut your pre-loved tissue paper into small squares or shapes, choosing various colours or patterns depending on your desired look for your lantern.
**Step 4: Apply Modge Podge**
Using a paintbrush, apply a thin layer of Modge Podge to a section of the jar. Carefully apply the base layer of tissue paper.
**Step 5: Seal the Design**
Once the entire jar is covered with tissue paper, apply another layer of Modge Podge over the top, acting as a sealant.
**Step 6: Dry and Finish**
Let the jar dry completely before inserting a small candle or LED light inside to illuminate your sustainable lantern.
The candle type used for the sustainable lantern can be either flame or battery operated.
This method not only transforms simple upcycled jars but also offers versatility in decoration options. Use your sustainable lantern for Halloween decoration, summer patio decoration, attending a lantern festival event, giving as a gift, or creating a yearly Christmas design.
For those in the Vancouver, BC area, attending the Still Moon Arts' lantern festival is highly recommended. To stay updated on their events and upcoming lantern festivals, visit their website at [https://stillmoonarts.ca/](https://stillmoonarts.ca/).
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Photos from the Still Moon Arts Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival were included in the article, showcasing the beautiful creations made by participants. The event attended last month was the Still Moon Arts Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival.
The supplies needed for the sustainable lanterns are: newspaper, glass jar, margarine lid/hard plastic for a mini work surface, scissors, tissue paper (pre-loved), Modge Podge, paintbrush, and tea lights.
So, gather your supplies and get ready to create your own sustainable lanterns, making a positive impact on the environment while adding a touch of charm to your home or patio. Happy crafting!
Embrace a sustainable natural lifestyle by decorating your home-and-garden with these sustainable-living friendly DIY lanterns. Showcasing your crafted lanterns can extend far beyond your home, such as using them for Halloween decoration, summer patio decoration, or even attending a lantern festival like the Still Moon Arts' Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival.
