How to Make a Cloud Lantern

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fully expand the paper lantern.

   You will not be able to expand it any further after you start gluing.
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   Step 2: Using the hot glue gun

   This layer should be about 2 inches thick.
   
   For best results make sure there are no uncovered parts of the lantern surface.
   
   Allow 7 minutes for the glue to fully dry.
   
   If you find the glue gun is not dispensing evenly, try expelling the glue by pressing the glue stick extending from the end of the glue gun towards the tip of the glue gun , Keep in mind that the opening of the lantern will be the top of your cloud.
   
   Repeat on the opposite side of lantern.
   
   This will build your cloud horizontally.
   
   Keep gluing stuffing until you are satisfied with the length. , Keep applying the stuffing until you have reached your desired shape.
   
   Recommended stuffing depth to be around 5 inches, the depth of your layer will effect how much light will show through.
   
   While the glue completely dries you may move onto the next step. ,, Mark the spot ,, When you have decided on the length, add an additional 2-3 inches.
   
   This will be for the knots. ,,,, Double knot the loop. ,
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   Step 3: apply glue onto an even layer of polyester fiber stuffing and place on lantern covering the surface leaving the opening of the lantern uncovered.

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   Step 4: Glue additional layers of filling on one side of the lantern.

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   Step 5: To create the random density of a natural cloud

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   Step 6: take chunks of stuffing and glue them sporadically around your whole lantern.

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   Step 7: Turn on your LED battery powered light and drop into the center of your lantern through the top facing hole.

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   Step 8: Figure out where you want to place your lantern.

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   Step 9: Screw your ceiling hook into the appointed spot.

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    Step 10: Taking the fishing line

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    Step 11: measure the length to which you would like your lantern to hang.

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    Step 12: Cut the fishing line.

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    Step 13: Tie one end to the fishing line on the center of the top hanging wire of the lantern.

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    Step 14: To secure the knot and keep it from shifting place a dab of hot glue onto the knot.

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    Step 15: Tie a loop the opposite end of the fishing line big enough for the ceiling hook to fit through.

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    Step 16: Hang your lantern hook the loop onto the ceiling hook.

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