The process for Hanging Paper Lanterns is now used to decorate places where happy events are staged. Other than employed at celebrations, they are used as permanent items in buildings and gardens. Illuminative paper lanterns come as preassembled or knock down types.

The paper lantern assembly procedure is not tiresome work. A decorative paper lantern that needs assembly can be put together in 20 minutes.

Also, an expanding metal tool is supplied with hanging paper lanterns. The cord used to nag the lantern must be purchased separately. Generally, the length of a cord is about 10 to 15 feet and if you need more than that, an extension cord is the solution.

You need the install the cord after the expansion. Place the cord along the wall and hook it to the ceiling. Use a suitable tape to affix the cord to the ceiling. However, hooks are better than tape to secure the cord. Install the bulb after that.

Then attach the lantern to the cord making sure the light remains in the middle keeping equal space between both sides since accidental contact with paper can cause fires.

Many people use CFL bulbs in illuminative paper lanterns because they emit lower heat than incandescent bulbs. The bulbs should have appropriately low wattage to avoid the occurrences of fire. Switch on the light to see if all the operations work smoothly. Faulty installation may not produce the desired result some times. Re-install the bulb, if it is the case.

Cody Scholberg, a lighting expert, writes about paper lanterns. Check out this post on using rice paper lanterns to repel mosquitoes!