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Silk Lanterns From "Embellish This!" episode DEMB-111

Host Dena Fishbein shows you how to create festive silk lanterns for your next party.

Materials:

Fabric Chinese lanterns
Gouache paint (green, white, pink and red)
Paintbrush
Water
Mixing tray
Small chain
Beaded wire
Iridescent gold acrylic paint
Small foam brush
Paper towel
Wire
Wire cutters
Fabric tassel

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

1. Paint the wood that is at the top and bottom of the lantern using a foam brush and the iridescent gold paint (figure A).

2. Draw a scallop (half circles) with the green paint around the top edge and bottom edge of the lantern and then go back and fill in with paint (figure B).

3. To make the roses, make a slightly scalloped circle with white paint and then go back and add some light pink and then red in the center. Paint three roses on each side of the lantern. Paint leaves with the roses and then add little branches with leaves (figure C).

   Note: Gouache is similar to watercolor, but heavier and more opaque with a consistent, velvety finish.

4. The length of your chain will depend on where the lantern will hang. Twist beaded wired glass around the chain and attach the chain with a small piece of wire to the loop at the top of the lantern (figure D).

   Note: Paper flowers are a great alternative to wired glass.

5. You can add a fabric tassel at the bottom of the lantern for a final touch.

RESOURCES :

Paper Trimmer
Fiskars
Website: www.fiskars.com
Fiskars Brand Inc.
Website: www.fiskars.com

Wire, Wire Cutters and Beads (Westrim Crafts)
Westrim Crafts
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Toll-free phone: 800-727-2727
Phone: 818-988-8280
Fax: 818-901-6479
E-mail: customerservice@westrimcrafts.com
Website: www.westrimcrafts.com

Silk Lanterns
Goodnight Room
1848 Fourth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: 510-548-2108
Fax: 510-548-2109
Website: www.crownguides.com/goodnightroom.html