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    Can I use a light bulb?
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    No, the heat from the light bulb could start the paper lantern on fire.
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    My snowflake lanterns are not staying apart. How can I make them stay "out"?
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    On store-bought lanterns, they usually provide a metal frame to place inside. Try gluing straws to either side.
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    Will glow sticks work to light the lantern? Will it light if using construction paper?
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    Yes, glow sticks are a good alternative to candles or flashlights. Construction paper MAY work, but since it is so thick and opaque, it is very hard to say.
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    Can I put a light inside?
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    Yes. If it is an LED fake candle, that would work great.
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    What makes the floating candle go up with a flame?
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    Hot air rises, so when the candle produces heat, it makes it float. It works the same way as a hot air balloon.
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    What kind of light I should use?
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    You could use a glowstick, a small flashlight or a candle. However, do not use a candle when hanging it.
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    Can I use tape instead of staples?
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    Yes, but it would take a lot of tape.
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    What paper should I use to make a paper lantern?
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    You can use any paper, although some are easier to use than others. Tissue paper rips easily and card stock is hard to use. Printing, scrapbooking, or notebook paper works fine.
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    Can I use normal A4 paper to make a tissue paper lantern?
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    You could do this if you had no other paper. However, the lantern will be heavier and it will not have the same effect as the tissue paper.
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