Paper Lantern template — free dieline generator
The classic slit-cylinder lantern — a blank with a solid band top & bottom and vertical slits between. Roll it into a tube, glue the seam, and push the bands together so the strips bow out into a lantern. Hang hole included. Flat die-cut; cut a whole sheet at once. Design it at the exact size you need, preview it folded in 3D, and export a print-ready 1:1 PDF, SVG or DXF cut file — free, no signup.
Open the Paper Lantern in the editor →
How to make a Paper Lantern
- 1. Open the Paper Lantern template. Start from the ready-made Paper Lantern template — no drawing, no hand-measuring.
- 2. Enter your size. Type the length, width and height in inches or millimetres; the dieline rebuilds instantly.
- 3. Preview it folded. Watch the flat dieline and the folded 3D box update live as you type.
- 4. Export & cut. Download a 1:1 PDF, SVG or DXF and cut it on a Cricut, Silhouette or laser cutter.
Details
- Category: Decor
- Typical size: 5 × 7 in — fully adjustable
- Exports: PDF · SVG · DXF at exact 1:1 scale
- Works with: Cricut, Silhouette & laser cutters
- Price: Free — no account, no watermark
Paper Lantern — frequently asked questions
- Is the Paper Lantern template free?
- Yes. The Paper Lantern dieline generates free in your browser — no signup and no watermark — and is yours to use for personal and commercial projects.
- What size can I make the Paper Lantern?
- Any size — it's parametric. Type your own dimensions (a typical Paper Lantern is about 5 × 7 in) or pick a preset, and the dieline resizes exactly.
- What files do I get?
- A print-ready PDF, SVG and DXF at true 1:1 scale, so your Paper Lantern prints and cuts ruler-accurate on any machine.
- Does the Paper Lantern work with Cricut and Silhouette?
- Yes — export SVG (Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Designer Edition) or DXF (free Silhouette edition). Blue lines cut, red lines score.