My modern metallic take on the Parol or traditional Filipino Christmas lantern.
MATERIALS USED (affiliate links):
Balsa Wood amzn.to/37NMoAJ
Bamboo Sticks amzn.to/3lSNFvy (alternative for star base)
X-Acto Knife amzn.to/2JQGdE2
LED Twinkle Fairy Lights amzn.to/33Ygssp
Clear Rubber Bands amzn.to/33Txec0 (also great for hair)
Metallic Tinsel Pipe Cleaners amzn.to/3oGUrGF
Tissue Paper amzn.to/3n09ef2
Other reference videos on how to make a parol:
OG Filipino Way by Tetu Lozano: • Paano Gumawa ng Parol ...
Great step-by-step guide by Gene A.: • PAROL_Tutorial.mov
Super cool ideas from students in the Philippines by
Buyot Crisostomo (video is in Tagalog): • DIY/Christmas Lantern/...
Background music used:
• (Free) Non-Copyrighted...
• Video
• Christmas Music withou...
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