[Video] Get Creative With These Brilliant DIY Decorative Lanterns

by Sunday, June 19, 2022

Decorative lanterns completely made out of yarn you say? Well, it’s time to dazzle your guests with these brilliant DIY decorative lanterns you can make yourself in a few simple steps. They’re great as fun indoor decor, but they’re also the perfect addition to your outdoor patio or garden. A DIY project as easy as this will surely have you making more than just one! Just read on to get a step-by-step guide to making these decorative lanterns.

[Video] Get Creative With These Brilliant DIY Decorative Lanterns

Create On Your Own Lampshade, Lantern, and Yarn Globe All In One Complete Project!

I’m always looking for great DIY projects to add personality and uniqueness to my home. And I’ve found yet another simple project! These colorful DIY decorative lanterns are perfect for making your home look livelier. They’re very cheap and so easy to make! Plus, you can enjoy these decorative lanterns all year round, indoors and outdoors. The best part is, it’s a lampshade, lantern, and yarn globe all in one! These decorative lanterns are definitely worth your time and effort.

Let’s get started!

 

Step 1. Prepare The Materials

You’ll need: 

Prepare The Materials | [Video] Living Room Decoration Ideas: Get Creative With These Brilliant DIY Decorative Lanterns Project

The size of the ball depends on how big you want your lantern to be. Try a few different sizes!

 

Step 2. Prepare The Glue Mixture

Prepare The Glue Mixture |[Video] Living Room Decoration Ideas: Get Creative With These Brilliant DIY Decorative Lanterns Project

Mix an equal amount of glue with the amount of water, then blend them together.

 

Step 3. Wrap The Yarn

Wrap The Yarn | [Video] Living Room Decoration Ideas: Get Creative With These Brilliant DIY Decorative Lanterns Project

Soak your hemp cord/yarn to your glue mixture and start wrapping the ball with it. Carefully hold the first roll of the yard into place as you continue to wrap your ball.

 

Step 4. Remove The Ball

Remove The Ball | [Video] Living Room Decoration Ideas: Get Creative With These Brilliant DIY Decorative Lanterns Project

Let it dry for two days. As it dries, the original color will be retained. Deflate the ball and slowly pull the yard away.

 

Step 5. Assemble The Wire Lamp

You’ll need:

  • A hanging light fixture
  • A light bulb
  • Two pieces clamp connector
  • A quarter inch washer

Wire Lamp | [Video] Living Room Decoration Ideas: Get Creative With These Brilliant DIY Decorative Lanterns Project

You may want to ask help from someone who knows how to assemble the light. But you can do it on your own if you’re confident enough.

 

And you’re done!

DIY Decorative Yarn Lantern | [Video] Living Room Decoration Ideas: Get Creative With These Brilliant DIY Decorative Lanterns Project

 

Watch this video from MADE Everyday to see the full tutorial:

 

As an afterthought, you may want to use different sizes for the balls to give a variety of decors. You’ll want to also use these yarn lanterns for a festive decoration for your parties!

Want more DIY projects like these decorative lanterns? Check this out! Have you ever tried making decorative lanterns? Let me know in the comments section below!

 

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Originally posted on October 26, 2016 @ 1:00 PM

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