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Pressed Wildflower Lantern by Prism - Elegant decorative lantern with pressed flowers.

Pressed Wildflower Lantern

Create a beautiful and functional pressed wildflower lantern that adds a unique decorative touch to your home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 lantern
Course: Decor
Cuisine: Craft, DIY
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Materials
  • 1 each Clear glass lantern Defines the structure of your lantern.
  • Assorted g Pressed wildflowers Select an array of colorful, fully dried blooms.
  • 1 tube Adhesive A strong craft glue to secure the flowers to the glass.
  • 1 each LED tea light candle Provides safe illumination without risk of fire.
  • 1 each Craft paintbrush For applying the adhesive evenly.
  • 1 each Tweezers Help place flowers precisely without damaging them.
Tools
  • 1 each Scissors For trimming any excess flower stems if needed.
  • 1 each Craft knife To carefully cut or reshape glass pieces if required.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Arrange your pressed flowers on the inside of the glass lantern until you find a visually appealing design.
Securing Design
  1. Once satisfied with your arrangement, apply a thin layer of adhesive to the back of each flower with a paintbrush and press them firmly onto the glass.
Applying Sealant
  1. After the glue has dried, apply a sealant over the flowers to protect them from moisture and further damage, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Adding Lighting
  1. Once the flowers are secured and any sealant is dry, place your LED tea light candle inside the lantern.
Display
  1. Choose a spot to display your lantern where it can catch the light and be appreciated, such as on a table or hanging in a garden.

Notes

Choose seasonal blooms for a timely aesthetic. Maintain a balanced distribution of flowers and avoid excess adhesive to ensure the beauty of the flowers is preserved.