Collapsible Paper Lantern

Helen Hiebert makes her own paper for her collapsible paper lantern.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-310 -- More Projects »
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Step 1
1. Soak one pound of dry abaca pulp fiber in water. Remove it from the water and tear it into small pieces. Place the pieces in the Hollander beater filled with water. Before turning on the beater, put on ear protection. Start the beater and let it run for eight hours.