Mugwhys Vintage: Wax Paper, Flower, Tea Light Lanterns.... Tutorial

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08 May, 2012

Wax Paper, Flower, Tea Light Lanterns.... Tutorial







































I used to make these ever sooooo inexpensive and very easy to make lanterns all the time.  I have supplied dozens to friends and family as table decorations for engagements, birthdays and dinner parties.

All you need is:
clean jars
wax paper
flowers (the thinner the petals or leafs the better, I used Bougainvillea)
string
scissors
iron
clean rag
Wax Paper, Hot Iron and Bougainvillea



Bougainvillea


The Bougainvillea pulled apart, keep the coloured leaf/bracket and discard the stamen

Place paper WAX side UP


Arrange flowers/leafs on paper

Place another sheet of WAX paper, this time WAX side DOWN on top of flowers and other sheet of paper

Put the clean rag/tea towel on top of WAX paper and iron.  The wax melts and sticks together.


Also makes great wrapping paper and I've also seen it used as a lamp shade, attached to the frame with string.


Cut lengths paper to fit your jar, double over and secure in place with string.  Add a tea light candle, light and enjoy.
I'll show you how to make the string flowers another time.


7 comments:

  1. Wow! That is a great project to know about to dress up candle holders. Thanks so much for sharing how you made those with us. I saw your post over at No Minimalist Here.

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  2. How pretty!!! I did something similar for my coffee table a few years ago with orchids. The table was a glass on top so I placed the flowers underneath it and they were the perfect way to enjoy my flowers longer. I love the little yarn flowers. so pretty

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  3. So gorgeous. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. I am going to have to give it a try. I have been needing some lanterns for my garden table.

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  4. What a cute idea! This would be perfect for a backyard BBQ party table!

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  5. What a fun and clever idea. Thanks. Thanks also for joining TTT.

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    1. Thank you. They are so easy to make and my favourite thing is it is so inexpensive. You can use any flowers. I have just made some with the petals of a bunch of white roses my husband gave me recently.

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