Introduction: Glow Stick Lantern
Making Glow Sticks lantern are a perfect project to make with the kids after Halloween and you do not know what to do with the extra glow sticks from Halloween besides throw them away! These last ~10HR, you can also use Fabric paint if you want them to last longer
Step 1: Step 1: Gather Your Material
For this project you will need:
- Mason Jars (preferably smaller)
- Glow Sticks (More the better) or Fabric Paint (Glow in the Dark)
- Glitter (just to make it pop more
Step 2: Step 2: Open and Choose Your Colors
Choose the colors you want to use for your lantern. I used about ~5 of each color, and needed way more!
Step 3: Step 3: Activate Your Glow Sticks
After picking your colors activate the glow sticks to make them glow!
Step 4: Step 4: Tilt Glow Sticks Up Right to Make Air Pocket to Cut
After activating all of the glow sticks put the glow sticks up right in the mason jar for 5-10 minutes to let the fluid.
Step 5: Step 5: Cut the Glow Sticks Open
Be careful, this can be messy if all of the glow sticks did not settle. I leave the "tips" of the glow sticks in the jar, and it adds a cool effect!
Step 6: Step 6: Let the Glow Sticks Drain
Leave the glow sticks in the mason jar for 5-10 minutes again to let fluid drain
Step 7: Step 7: Cut the Top Off Again Once It Has Started to Drain
Inside tip I found, if you cut the top of the glow sticks off (be careful not to make a mess), it will drain much faster!
Step 8: Step 8: Add Glitter
By adding glitter to the glow stick fluid it just adds a little flair that makes it pop! Not required but recommended, I added 4 pinches.
Step 9: Step 9: Seal the Mason Jar
After adding your desired about of glitter top and seal the mason jar.
Step 10: Step 10: Shake the Mason Jar and Enjoy!
Shaking the glow stick lantern will now allow the fluid to flow around the sides and make a "lattern" effect.
Step 11: The Final Result
This is what the final product looks like. By adding water to the lantern it helps the "glow" more, but much more glow sticks are required!
