To decide if Chinese sky lanterns are right for your special occasion, it’s important to understand how they work. Most lanterns are made of tissue or rice paper and feature a small container ...

Chinese sky lanterns are usually sold in packs of multiple lanterns. You can find packs that contain five, 10, 20 or 30 lanterns — and even some that offer more for large events.

Wiring: All Chinese sky lanterns contain wire which makes them not fully biodegradable. Some limit wiring to only what is required to hold the fuel source, using bamboo to hold the form of the paper.