How to make your own Festive Lantern | Kew

This simple, sustainable festive lantern is easy to make with willow sticks and tissue paper. Craft tutor Katherine Morton shows you how to make the handheld lanterns we use every year at Glow Wild, the winter lights trail at Wakehurst – Kew’s wild botanical garden in the heart of Sussex. Perfect for kids and adults to light up your Christmas, summer garden parties, Diwali and all year round. You will need: - Wet strength tissue paper - 4x 6 inch sticks - One long stick - Plastic-free tape - PVA glue - Water - Large paintbrush - Bowl or container for mixing - Flat surface or table protector for gluing - Wire - Small light Don’t forget to show us your lanterns on our social channels! Website: Twitter: / wakehurst_kew Instagram: / wakehurst_kew Facebook: / TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:39 What you will need 1:43 Making the pyramid 6:05 Adding your light source 7:19 Adding tissue paper 12:44 Attaching lantern to long stick