Star Wars fans will love this DIY Death Star Craft! The paper lantern craft is perfect for younger kids to use as a nightlight. It’s also a perfect way to decorate for a Star Wars party!
If you don’t know, the Death Star was the Empire’s massive moon-shaped space station that could easily destroy a planet with its superlaser.
And any Darth Vader fan can fill you in on why it’s so important to the plot of the popular movie series — because we’re not one to spoil things!
DIY Paper Lantern Death Star Nightlight Craft
What You’ll Need:
- Paper Lantern
- Flameless Tea Lights
- String
- Duct Tape
- Marker
How to Make a Death Star
- Take the paper lantern and assemble the frame, so it’s a Death Star shape. Begin by using the marker to draw the superlaser circle. Use a lid to trace around and then the tea light to trace around for the smaller circle in the middle.
- Draw a center line all the way around. (Important: Don’t just follow the wire frame around, since it’s a spiral. Wrap a rubber band around the middle if you need a guide.)
- Then begin to draw the box shapes all around. Make them different sizes and shapes. Put small dots in various places.
- Tie the string around your tea light and use duct tape to secure it.
- Place it down in your paper lantern and tie it off so that it is hanging in the center. Leave some excess string so you can hang it from your favorite spot.
- To turn the light on and off, just turn the lantern upside down so the light falls to the opening.
We can’t think of a better way to spend a night than watching a movie, doing Star Wars crafts, and enjoying Star Wars themed foods! What about you?
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DIY Paper Lantern Death Star Nightlight Craft
This DIY Death Star Craft is so much fun to make for Star Wars Fans! We highly recommend adding it and a yummy treat to your next movie night!
Materials
- Paper Lantern
- Flameless Tea Lights
- String
- Duct Tape
- Marker
Tools
Instructions
- Take the paper lantern and assemble the frame, so it’s a Death Star shape. Begin by using the marker to draw the superlaser circle. Use a lid to trace around and then the tea light to trace around for the smaller circle in the middle.
- Draw a center line all the way around. (Important, don’t just follow the wire frame around, since it’s a spiral. Wrap a rubber band around the middle if you need a guide.)
- Then begin to draw the box shapes all around. Make them different sizes and shapes. Put small dots in various places.
- Tie the string around your tea light and use duct tape to secure it.
- Place it down in your paper lantern and tie it off so that it is hanging in the center. Leave some excess string so you can hang it from your favorite spot.
- To turn the light on and off, just turn the lantern upside down so the light falls to the opening.
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