Mini Chinese Lanterns

A multi-colored paper mini Chinese lantern light is simply delightful and perfect for all occasions and parties! Suitable for indoor and temporary outdoor use; string mini chinese lanterns along doorways, ceilings, under a tree, patio, along railings and around patio umbrellas to create a lovely ambiance. Most sets includes ten 3 1/2" inch diameter paper lanterns with expanding fixtures and a 12 foot string light with bulbs. Most miniature chinese lanterns come in packs of 12. Mini chinese lanterns make a great festive of event decoration , and are smell and delicate enough to not take up large amounts of space.

Making your own mini chinese lanterns

This mini Chinese Lantern Chain is very quick and easy for kids to make, and as you can see from our photo, it looks absolutely spectacular! A great way to brighten up your home or classroom for Chinese New Year!

You will need:

A4 sheets of pink, orange and red paper
Glue (or stapler)
String to hang

Instructions:

Fold a sheet of paper in half along the length. Cut a strip about 1 inch (2cm) wide from the edge. You will end up with two strips. Put them on one side for your handles.

Cut along the fold.

Taking one half of the paper, fold in half along the width. Cut snips along the fold to about 1 inch from the paper edge. When you have snipped all the way along the paper edge, unfold the paper and bend it into a cylinder. Glue or staple to secure.
Glue or staple on a handle from one of the strips of paper (use a different colour).
Make the second bit of paper into another lantern.

Repeat with more sheets of paper until you have lots of lanterns!