Put your paper folding skills to good use with Esther Thorpe's origami lantern tutorial! Esther takes you through step by step and shows you just how simple these are to make. If you're new to the world of origami don't worry. We have lots of useful guides here on Gathered like our round-ups of the best origami paper and best origami books to buy! This is a great project for beginners and will look beautiful hanging in your home.
Make your origami lanterns with your favourite papers so they match your aesthetic. We have plenty of free patterned papers here on Gathered for you to download, print, and turn into these lanterns. Your finished lanterns make lovely home decor, fun party decorations, or even sweet gifts for a paper-loving pal. Add a LED tealight to make them glow and enjoy making these simple lanterns.
Once you've made your origami lanterns make sure you check out our easy origami projects for beginners. It's full of fun projects like origami Christmas decorations and an easy origami rose.
You will need
- Two sheets of A4 paper (we used Kitty McCall Encinitas Gift Wrap cut to size, available from www.kittymccall.com)
- Ribbon, 30cm (11⅞")
- Washi tape (read our guide to washi tape if you want to learn more)
- Hole punch
- LED tealights
