Next, buy two round plaques for $0.99 from Michaels. Remove the sticker and sand the area to remove the stain you used. You can also skip the stain and use paint instead. Chalk paint is suitable for almost any surface. Stain or paint both sides. If you use these lanterns outdoors, please seal the plaque to prevent water and moisture damage. You can also add a little black paint to these plaques and age them to create an antique look. Next, use Gorilla Super Glue gel to glue the first plaque to the bottom of the basket below where the candle will sit. This adhesive can be purchased on Amazon for less than $9.
Place the second plate on top of the lantern to hold the handle in place. To make the handle, trim and fold a piece of foil cookie pan from Dollar Tree and paint it to match the lantern. You can also use twine or another strong material (perhaps the chain you removed earlier) if you prefer. Glue the handle in place and reinforce with silver push pins ($1.25 from Dollar Tree). But how do you decorate lanterns? You can swap out different candles for each season or add decorative elements like greenery or ribbons. Be careful where you place these decorations to prevent fire. You can also use battery-operated flameless candles inside the lantern. This is available on Amazon for $5. These lanterns are perfect for indoor or outdoor use and also make great gifts.