Dragon Lantern

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Skill Level

Advanced

Time to Make

1 hour

Adult Supervision

Yes

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Dragon Lantern craft activity

How to Make

Step 1

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Begin by using the template to draw and cut out the shapes from red card. Next, stick and assemble the dragon’s features using a black pen for the dragon’s mouth.

Step 2

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You will need two paper plates for this next part. Cut the middle out of one paper plates and cut off the top of the yellow paper plate. Paint the paper plate with the middle cut out in red paint.

Step 3

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Stick two layers of yellow tissue paper on the inside of the paper plate.

Step 4

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Stick the paper plates together, then stick the dragons features onto the paper plates.

Step 5

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Cut a length of ribbon, tie a knot, and stick it to the back of the dragon.

Step 6

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To finish, place the LED string lights inside the paper plate pocket at the back of the dragon lantern.