Three layers (let each layer dry over night) of white tissue brushed onto a balloon with mostly white glue thinned with water. The last layer we added was a glittered white tissue.
We had 3 ft. dowels (we've used long sticks which I still think is my fav) and wrapped them up with colored tissue strips.
Bakers twine, a needle and some clever stitching secured the lantern to the dowel.
Beautiful, delicate, glowing orbs.. my summertime favorite.
