DIY Primitive Lantern
Creating your own DIY primitive lantern can be a fun and rewarding project. Once you light the candle inside your homemade lantern, you'll instantly add a cozy and nostalgic ambiance to any space. Get crafting and enjoy the warm glow of your unique primitive lantern!
Material List For Primitive Lantern
1. To make a primitive lantern first start with a clean jar, then tape off one side of the jar with the painters tape placing the tape edges together and making it just a little larger then you want your star.
2. Draw your star onto the tape.
3. Using your X-acto knife cut the star out, and peel the excess tape off leaving the star in tack.
4. Pour about 1/4 cup of mod podge in a disposable container and add about 1 teaspoon of instant coffee grandules, and mix.
5. Paint your jar completely with the coffee and mod podge mixture.
6. Let dry throughly, then gently peel the painters tape off.
7. Use your X-acto knife to straighten up any rough edges.
8. Add your wire for hanging, and a battery operated LED tealight to your Primitive Lantern and that’s it!