DIY Waterproof Outdoor Paper Lanterns
Use this simple tutorial to make your own waterproof paper lanterns!
Servings: 12
Cost: $40
Equipment
- Scissors
- Foam brush
- Hole puncher optional
Ingredients
- Paper bag
- Outdoor Mod Podge Water Base Sealer
- Vellum paper
- Glue
- Battery operated candle
- Sticker letters optional
- Craft paint optional
Instructions
To waterproof any bag:
- If you’re just wanting to waterproof a store bought bag for the outdoors, simply use a foam brush to cover the entire bag with Outdoor Mod Podge.
- Paint several coats over the bag while letting Outdoor Mod Podge to dry 15-20 minutes in between each coat.
- Make sure to allow the Outdoor Mod Podge to seal for 72 hours before placing the lantern outside.
To customize your bag with this Halloween look:
- Water down some black craft paint and use a foam brush to paint watercolor type stripes across plain white bags.
- Using a a small bowl or spool, trace and cut out a circle in the middle the paper bags.
- Glue squares of vellum paper on the inside of the bag to diffuse the light from the circle cut-out.
- You can also use varying sizes of hole punches to add extra interest.
- If you want the lanterns to spell out a word, place a sticker letter to the vellum.
- Cover the entire bag with Outdoor Mod Podge. Paint several coats, allowing 15-20 minutes of dry time in between each coat. Make sure to allow the Outdoor Mod Podge to seal for 72 hours.
- Insert your battery operated lights, and you’re all set!