Halloween · Paper Craft · Desk Decoration

Design your desk lantern

Turn four spooky silhouettes into a glowing paper craft

Choose a different cut-out for every side, preview the lantern glowing on a desk, and generate a precise cut-and-fold template. Then print, build and light it safely with a battery tea light.

Start designing See how to build it
Design it here, then switch to Template and print

01Design the four sides

Silhouette on the selected side

02Choose the window

03Pick the paper

Decorative top edge

04Set the tea-light glow

Use only a battery tea light. Never place a candle or any real flame inside a paper lantern.

05Print and build

Print in landscape on A4 or Letter paper. The finished lantern is approximately 6 cm square × 9 cm tall.

06Surprise, save and share

Preview before you buildSee the four-sided paper lantern glowing on a desk, switch off the light, or try different flicker colors.
Print-ready craft templateThe template includes solid cut lines, dashed fold lines, a glue tab, shaded cut-outs and concise assembly instructions.
Private and shareableEverything runs locally in your browser. Save the preview or template, or share a link that restores the lantern design.