How to make lanterns from jars?

DIY lantern is a great decoration on the balcony, garden and inside the house – such lanterns create a unique atmosphere. You can make them in different ways even from an ordinary jar.

DIY lanterns

If you like handicrafts, DIY lanterns are a great solution for you.

Lantern made of thick thread

This lantern is one of the easiest to make. To make it, you will need:

• a colored thread,
• a small jar.

How to make:

1. Tie the string so that you get a single unit.
2. Thread the string through itself a few times.
3. Then put it on the jar and glue it

Zero waste lantern

A lantern made from a jar and jute twine is a great decoration not only at home, but also as part of your wedding hall decor. To make such a lantern, you will need:

• jute twine of two thicknesses,
• a jar,
• hot glue

Method of making:

1. Wrap the thinner string around the jar and tie it so that you can put other strings through it.
2. Put the strings through in such a way that you create a pattern.
3. Glue the thin strings at the bottom of the jar.
4. Wrap the top of the jar with string to form a handle.

Simple jute string lantern

This kind of lantern is very impressive, it will work well in the garden and on the terrace. It can be made in a few moments. You only need to have:

• a jar,
• jute twine,
• hot glue,
• leds.

Method of making:

1. Wrap the top of the jar with jute twine in such a way that a hook is formed.
2. The rest of the string should be glued to the jar with hot glue.

Wedding lanterns

Recently, one of the most interesting trends at weddings are DIY table lanterns. To make such a lantern, you will need:

• a jar,
• hot glue,
• lace,
• ribbon,
• decorations e.g. glittering stones.

How to make:

1. Using hot glue, stick the lace on the jar.
2. When the glue cools down, stick the ribbon on the lace.
3. To prevent the ribbon from being visible, place a stone or another decoration in this place.

Sailor lanterns

The theme of the sea and sailing is one of the most fashionable. To make a lantern in this style, you should have manual skills. To make this lantern you will need

• a jar,
• paints,
• a thin pen for glass,
• a piece of paper,
• scissors,
• jute twine,
• hot glue

Method:

1. From a piece of paper, cut out a template motif that will go on the lantern.
2. Outline the motif on the jar.
3. Paint the rest of the lantern with a color of your choice.
4. When the paint is dry, glue the jute cord to the jar.

Glamour Lantern

Glamour style is extremely effective and will light up any interior. Glamour style lantern can be made by yourself. All you need is:

• a jar,
• hot glue,
• glitter spray paint,
• decorative ribbon

How to make:

1. Paint the jar with glitter spray paint.
2. When the jar is dry, then glue a decorative ribbon on top of the jar.

Ribbon lantern

A lantern with ribbon is very simple to make. It is perfect for lighting up your patio and garden. To make such a lantern, you will need:

• a jar,
• hot glue,
• ribbon.

How to make:

Glue the ribbon onto the jar so that you can make a decorative bow out of it.

Making DIY lanterns is not difficult or labor intensive. Such lanterns are a great interior decoration.