Amazing Flying Sky Lanterns

How to release a Thai sky lantern

Thai sky lanterns are ideal for special events such as weddings, celebrations, holiday festivities, party’s, BBQs, festivals, promotions, firework displays. . .
Thaiskylanterns.com are the leading manufacturer, designer and supplier of authentic, original Thai sky lanterns, also known as khoom loy. Our factory is located in chiang mai in northern Thailand where we design and manufacture various types of sky lanterns.
http://www.thaiskylanterns.com
Thaiskylanterns.com is an English/Thai company based in chiang mai, Thailand.

SAFETY & RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please adhere to your countries firework safety code.
2. The sky lanterns are not suitable for use by children, please ensure that an adult is present at all times.
3. Do not release near built up area’s such as tower blocks, high buildings, wooded area’s, electricity pylons and especially airports.
4. Do not release if the wind is to strong, please remember that the sky lantern is made from paper and can be misdirected very easily.
( suggested maximum wind speed = 10 mph / 17 Kmh )
Do not release if it is raining, the sky lantern will not fly.
5. Do not release if the outside temperature is equal or hotter than inside the sky lantern, it will not fly.
6. Above all, PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE.

RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. Gently remove the sky lantern from the box. Holding the cross wires in the centre, spin around to insert air and slightly inflate the lantern.
STEP 2. With the lantern in the upside down position place the fuel cell underneath the cross wires. Using the wires provided, firmly attach the fuel cell to the sky lantern.
STEP 3. Hold the sky lantern in the upright position by the four corners, this may take more than one person, and light the fuel cell from underneath, taking care not to allow the fuel cell to contact the sky lantern. Once the fuel cell is alight, gently lower the sky lantern almost to the ground still holding the four corners. Wait until there is enough heat created for the lantern to start to rise, this may take a minute or so.
STEP 4. When the sky lantern begins to float, take hold of the bamboo ring at the bottom and then gently push the lantern up into the sky. Stand back and enjoy as it soars up into the sky.

An ex pat, UK, now living in Thailand for several years. Have my own factory where we manufacture Thai sky lanterns.