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Earth Hour Lantern

Earth Hour is celebrated every year towards the end of March and will see millions of people in over 180 countries switching off their lights in a symbolic gesture to show the need for stronger action on climate change. Download our free Earth Hour Lantern and join the movement!
  • Step 1Print out the template provided. We suggest printing onto cardboard as this will provide a great surface for decorating and a strong base for construction.
  • Step 2Decorate your lantern. We have used watercolours and a black permanent marker. Allow to dry and then use scissors or a craft knife to cut it out. Don’t forget to cut out the inner windows of the lantern too!
  • Step 3Cut pieces of coloured tissue paper to fit in the windows and tape into place.
  • Step 4Fold along the lines of the template to prepare for construction. As you fold, hold the tabs in place using sticky tape. Continue until your lantern is fully formed and standing strong.
  • Step 5Take a chenille stem and create a handle for the lantern. Thread the ends through the holes in the top tabs and twist to secure. Your lantern is now ready to hold a Battery LED Tealight Candle!
  • DO NOT use a naked flame inside this lantern. Use battery operated lights only and never leave unattended.

Materials used in this activity

Tissue Paper Squares - 12.5cm - Pack of 480
Optional
Product Code: 10069
EACH $14.29 (inc GST) $12.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $10.71 (inc GST) $9.74 (ex GST)          
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Chenille Stems - Bright - Pack of 100
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Product Code: 10825
EACH $7.69 (inc GST) $6.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $5.38 (inc GST) $4.89 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 15518
EACH $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)
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Product Code: 16531
EACH $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $10.71 (inc GST) $9.74 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Watercolour Palette - 12 Well
Optional
Product Code: 17274
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
10 to 19 $9.89 (inc GST) $8.99 (ex GST) 20 or more $8.24 (inc GST) $7.49 (ex GST)
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Clear Sticky Tape - 18mm x 66m
Optional
Product Code: 17769
EACH $2.19 (inc GST) $1.99 (ex GST)
12 or more $1.53 (inc GST) $1.39 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Cardboard - White - A3 - Pack of 100
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Product Code: 18300
EACH $41.24 (inc GST) $37.49 (ex GST)
3 or more $32.99 (inc GST) $29.99 (ex GST)          
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Battery LED Tealight Candles - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 18915
EACH $27.49 (inc GST) $24.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $16.50 (inc GST) $15.00 (ex GST)          
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