First, the main body of making lanterns
Cut out two circles with red cardboard, one for the bottom of the lantern and the other for the top of the lantern. Cut out four long strips with red cardboard as the pillars of lanterns. Fold the two ends of four long strips into triangles, and then insert them into the circle at the bottom of the lantern to make them tilt to a certain extent. Tie the two circles together with a red line, so that the lantern becomes spherical.
Second, make the top and bottom of lanterns.
Cut out two circles with white cardboard, one for the bottom of the lantern and the other for the top of the lantern. Draw some patterns on white cardboard, such as flowers, stars, etc. Then cut out these patterns and paste them on the circle. Tie two circles together with red wool to make them a whole.
Third, making tassels of lanterns
Cut out some long strips with yellow cardboard, and the length of each strip should be the same. Fold the two ends of these strips into triangles and then roll them up to form the shape of tassels. Wear a gold sequin on the top of each tassel to make them look more beautiful. Tie these tassels together with white wool, and then stick them on the bottom of the lantern.
Fourth, finish making lanterns.
Glue the lantern and stick the top and bottom of the lantern together. Cut off the excess glue with scissors to make the lantern look cleaner and neater. Put the lantern in a dark place and turn it on to make it brighter.
The History and Origin of Handmade Lantern
1, originated in the early Han Dynasty. In the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty, in order to celebrate the country's prosperity and people's security, lanterns were tied, symbolizing "colorful dragons are auspicious, the people are rich and the country is strong" by flickering lights, and the custom of lanterns became widely popular. When Zhu Yuanzhang established Nanjing as the capital in Ming Dynasty, he burned ten thousand water lanterns on Qinhuai River.
2. In modern society, handmade lanterns have become a symbol and representative of traditional culture. Although the development of modern science and technology has gradually replaced the traditional candle lanterns, some traditional hand-made lantern making techniques have been inherited and carried forward.