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Lanterns & LuminariesNo. 7746 · The 2026 edition

DIY Halloween: Glödande lykta

Create a glowing Halloween lantern with spray-painted paper and LED lights.

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DIY Halloween: Glödande lykta
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This DIY project shows you how to make a glowing lantern for Halloween. You'll use a spray bottle and acrylic paint to color paper, then line a lantern with it. Finish by adding LED lights for a spooky glow.

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Directions

  1. Add a small amount of water to a spray bottle, then drip in acrylic paint until you reach the color you like.
  2. Mist an A3 sheet of paper with one color, such as yellow, to start.
  3. Allow the paint to dry, then spray on a second color, like orange, for a layered effect.
  4. Line the interior of a lantern with the painted paper.
  5. Place a string of LED lights inside the lantern.

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