Lantern is one of the symbols of traditional Chinese culture, today, I will teach you how to make a lovely handmade lantern by folding paper. First of all, you need to prepare a piece of red paper. Red paper is the base for making lanterns.

Next, follow these steps:

1. Fold the red paper into a small square and then unfold it.

2. Fold the red paper left and right and then unfold it, then fold the left and right sides to align the center line.

3. Fold the four corners inward.

4. Turn it over and fold the top and bottom edges inward.

5. Once folded, turn over and fold the four corners inward.

6. Turn over and flatten the top and bottom left and right triangles (circled in the picture).

7. Finish.

With the above steps, you can complete a simple and lovely handmade origami lantern. This lantern not only has a beautiful appearance, but also the process of making it is very simple and interesting. You can put it in your home as a decoration or use it in festivals or special occasions. Let's make it together!