Ten square paper floating lanterns glowing on a backyard pool at dusk

10 pack · tea lights included

Ten little lights drifting across your pool at dusk

Hand-folded paper lanterns with a candle glowing inside. Set them out as the sun goes down and the whole backyard slows down with them.

Watch

This is what a lantern release looks like

Real footage from a water lantern festival. Same lanterns, same slow drift you get on a backyard pool, just a few hundred more of them.

Ready in a minute

Unfold, light, float. That's it.

  1. Pop it open

    Each lantern arrives folded flat. Open it out into a 15cm cube and press the base flat.

  2. Drop in the tea light

    Ten tea light candles come in the box. Sit one in the centre and light it.

  3. Set it on the water

    Lower it gently onto a pool, pond or dam and let it drift. Best on a still evening with no wind.

Made for

Any night that deserves a bit more than the porch light

  • 🏊

    Pool parties

    Ten lanterns cover a standard backyard pool with a warm, even glow.

  • 💍

    Weddings & engagements

    Float them on a pond or fountain at the venue for photos that look expensive.

  • 🕯️

    Remembrance

    A quiet way to mark an anniversary or send off someone you love. Many customers buy them for exactly this.

  • 🪔

    Diwali & Lunar New Year

    Traditional paper lanterns for the festivals that are built around light.

  • 🎂

    Birthdays & milestones

    Light one per decade, or one per guest, and let everyone set theirs off.

  • 🌙

    A slow Friday night

    No party required. A few lanterns on the pool, a drink on the deck, done.

Square paper floating lanterns glowing on pool water at dusk

What you get

Hand-folded paper, real candlelight

These are the traditional square water lanterns, not the sky kind. Each one is folded by hand from translucent paper, so the candle glows softly through the walls instead of glaring at you.

  • 10 lanterns, 15 × 15 × 15cm when opened, shipped folded flat.
  • 10 tea light candles included, so you can light them the night they arrive.
  • Reusable. Lift them out before they get soaked, let them dry and fold them flat for next time.
  • Floats on any still water: pools, ponds, dams, fountains, even a bath or a bucket on the table.

The details

Specs

Pack size 10 lanterns + 10 tea light candles
Size (opened) 15cm × 15cm × 15cm
Material Translucent folding paper, water-resistant for an evening on the water
Light source Standard tea light candle (included). Swap in LED tea lights if you'd rather no flame.
Burn time A standard tea light burns for a few hours, comfortably long enough for an evening.
Best conditions Still water, little or no wind. They'll drift on a breeze, so use a pool net or a length of string if you want them to stay put.
Reusable Yes, when kept dry and folded flat between uses
Ships from Queensland. Order before 2pm AEST on a weekday for same-day dispatch.

A quick word on safety

These use a real candle, so treat them like one. Light them on the water or a heat-safe surface, keep them clear of anything that can burn, keep an eye on kids and pets, and lift them out before you head inside. Never release them into waterways or the ocean. Prefer no flame at all? They look just as good with an LED tea light.

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12-month AU warranty

12-month Australian warranty — we repair or replace any fault and cover the freight.

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Quick dispatch from our QLD warehouse, Australia-wide.

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Why Australians shop with us.

  • Arrived in 3 days

    Ordered Friday, got the tracking that night, arrived Tuesday in Brisbane. Nicely packaged. No complaints.

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    Had a question about which model to buy. Emailed and they wrote back the same day. Helpful, not pushy. Bought, happy.

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    Bought twice now. Photos are accurate. No upselling at checkout. Will be back for Christmas decor.

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    Found via Instagram. Reviews looked legit so I gave it a go. Genuinely good quality. Better than the cheaper version on Amazon I returned.

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  • Bought as a gift, kept it

    Was for my mum but the box looked nicer than I expected so I bought a second one for us. Both still going.

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    Questions, answered.

    Same-day dispatch from our Queensland warehouse if you order before 2pm AEST on a weekday.

    12-month Australian warranty — if a unit ever faults, we repair or replace it and cover the freight.

    Australia only. Questions: info@thehomeandpartyshop.com.

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