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