Archive for December, 2009

Can you put an candle in a paper mache lantern?

Friday, December 25th, 2009

Kathy R asked: I'm making a paper mache pumpkin lantern. Can you put a candle in the pumpkin lantern if it has a lid or even at all? I know its made out of paper and everything so will it catch on fire or get too hot? ...

9 Halloween Gifts for Your Favorite Trick or Treaters

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Kate S asked: Halloween is a fun holiday celebrated on the night of October 31st. Children will dress in their favorite costumes and go trick-or-treating for candies.  These activities can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which was a celebration of the end of the ...

Wish Lanterns: the Perfect Wedding Accessory

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Marita Martinez asked: Many couples looking to get married are often searching for new and fresh ideas to give their wedding something special that sets them apart from the crowd. It seems people are growing tired of the old fireworks displays or the releasing of doves at the end of ...

Where do I find dried Chinese Lantern plants?

Friday, December 18th, 2009

merpgao asked: I am getting married next year and would love to have dried Chinese Lantern plants scattered on the tables. However, I am not looking to have them in the bouquets, and florists seem to only offer these plants for bouquets. Does anyone have any idea where I should ...

Green Lantern Comic Books Hit the Big Screen

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Krystle Green asked: Superheroes make great starring characters for action movies. Lately, movie theaters have been bombarded with movies based on comics. This is a good thing because the action scenes are indescribable, they keep us on the edge of our seats, and we fall in love with the characters ...

Jack-o’-lantern pumpkin making tips

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Southwest asked: Jack-o'-lantern pumpkin making tips You Will Need:·A pumpkin·A sharp knife·A crayon or marker·A large spoon or ice cream scooper·And a small candle, glow stick, or battery-operated light·Salt·Baking sheet·A carving template·A thumbtack·And petroleum jelly Step 1: Choose pumpkinChoose a pumpkin that's large and smooth with a stem of at least 2". ...

How do I light my Homemade paper lantern?

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

mudpuppie_80 asked: I made some beautiful paper lanterns for my wedding -now I find out that the fake candles I got are so weak they can't be seen through the lantern! What can I do? I can't find what I want which is battery powered ones so how can I ...

How do I make a flying Paper lantern, powered by fire?

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Greek asked: I already got how to the fire part but the lantern itself has been an obstacle for me; can anyone help me?Used Vending Machines

How does one go about setting up a Lumogaz 270 gas camping lantern?

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

You ain't seen me... right?! asked: Securing the lantern to the Butane/Propane bottle was easy enough, but I have no idea how to light the thing as every time I try lighting it with a match or lighter I just get a big initial burst of flame (which singes my ...

How do you make a floating chinese lantern?

Friday, December 4th, 2009

hyr asked: We were watching fireworks last night and somebody put tea light candles into a paper lantern and it was floating up and up. How do you do this?Pellet Stove Comparisons