Making Lanterns with Tissue Paper and Wire

By Sheila Ceccarelli

This post will show you how teenagers worked with modelling wire, tissue paper, Indian ink and PVA glue to make seasonal, sculptural lanterns. This method can be easily adapted to do in the classroom or on the kitchen table.

Making lanterns with tissue paper: Mia's Lanterns — Mia’s Lanterns

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