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Pressed Flower Lanterns

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Create beautiful lanterns using pressed flowers and a battery-operated tea light for a charming indoor display.

Ingredients

  • Clear glass jars – quantity unspecified
  • Pressed flowers – quantity unspecified
  • Adhesive or Mod Podge – quantity unspecified
  • Battery-operated tea lights – quantity unspecified
  • Paintbrush – quantity unspecified
  • Twine or ribbon (optional) – quantity unspecified

Instructions

  1. Gather your pressed flowers and clear glass jars. Make sure the jars are clean and dry.
  2. Use the paintbrush to spread a thin layer of adhesive or Mod Podge on the inside of a jar.
  3. Carefully place the pressed flowers against the adhesive. Arrange them as you like, handling them gently to reduce tearing.
  4. Once all the flowers are in position, brush another layer of adhesive over them to help secure them.
  5. Set the jar aside and let it dry completely. Follow the adhesive’s label for drying guidance.
  6. Place a battery-operated tea light inside the dry jar.
  7. If you like, tie twine or ribbon around the neck of the jar for a decorative finish.

Notes

Use only a battery-operated tea light to avoid fire hazards. Work with clean, dry jars and handle flowers gently.

  • Author: marata-alibanti
Free Crochet Pattern
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Free Crochet Pattern
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