Glowing Fish Lantern

Enter your email and we’ll send it straight to your inbox so you can come back to it anytime!

By submitting you agree to receive this recipe and occasional emails. Unsubscribe anytime.

Keep Screen Awake Prevent your screen from sleeping while you cook.

1 pack Colored tissue paper Choose vibrant colors like blue, orange, and yellow.
1 unit Balloon Inflated to desired size.
1/2 cup Liquid school glue Mixed with water for adhesive.
1/2 cup Water Used to thin the glue.
1 small bowl A small bowl For mixing glue and water.
1 unit Battery-operated tea light For safe illumination inside the lantern.
1 pair Scissors For cutting the tissue paper.
1 unit Paintbrush For applying glue to the tissue paper.
1 workspace A workspace covered with newspaper For easy cleanup.

Inflate the balloon to your desired size, tie it securely, and place it on your workspace.
In a small bowl, mix equal parts liquid school glue and water to create your adhesive for the tissue paper.
Cut or tear the colored tissue paper into small squares.

Using the paintbrush, dip it into the glue mixture and smooth one tissue paper square onto the balloon.
Repeat this process, overlapping each piece slightly until the balloon is covered.

Last Step: Don’t forget to leave a rating and comment below! It helps other readers find the best recipes — and it helps us too!

Store the lantern in a safe location when not in use, away from direct sunlight or damp areas. Refresh colors with new tissue paper for reuse.