How to Hang Paper Lanterns

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Make sure your lanterns match the room.. Decide if you want to light the lanterns.. Choose hooks.

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1

Make sure your lanterns match the room.

Step 1

Make sure your lanterns match the room.

2

Decide if you want to light the lanterns.

Step 2

Decide if you want to light the lanterns.

3

Choose hooks.

Step 3

Choose hooks.

4

Decide on the configuration.

Step 4

Decide on the configuration.

5

Mark the placement of the lanterns.

Step 5

Mark the placement of the lanterns.

6

Hang your lanterns on drywall or wood.

Step 6

Hang your lanterns on drywall or wood.

7

Think about using adhesive hooks, especially on tough surfaces.

Step 7

Think about using adhesive hooks, especially on tough surfaces.

8

Thread your lanterns with fishing line.

Step 8

Thread your lanterns with fishing line.

9

Plug in electric lamps.

Step 9

Plug in electric lamps.

10

Make sure never to use candles with your lanterns.

Step 10

Make sure never to use candles with your lanterns.

11

Choose the right lanterns for your outdoor area.

Step 11

Choose the right lanterns for your outdoor area.

12

Decide where to hang your lanterns.

Step 12

Decide where to hang your lanterns.

13

Drill any necessary holes.

Step 13

Drill any necessary holes.

14

Tie your lanterns up.

Step 14

Tie your lanterns up.

15

Decide on a theme.

Step 15

Decide on a theme.

16

Choose hooks that work for your surroundings.

Step 16

Choose hooks that work for your surroundings.

17

Choose a configuration.

Step 17

Choose a configuration.

18

Tie strings for your lanterns.

Step 18

Tie strings for your lanterns.

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