Contents Method 1: Making a decorative lantern 1. Cut two circular pieces of paper. 2. Fold the first round piece of paper. 3. Draw lines. 4. Cut off a small triangle at the root of the fan shape to make a small hole appear in the middle of the paper. 5. Cut along the arc. 6. Open the fan shape. 7. Process the other round piece of paper in the same way. 8. Paste the pieces of paper together. 9. Open the lantern. Method 2: Make a lantern with a handle 1. Fold the paper in half. 2. Cut the paper. 3. Roll the paper into a tube shape. 4. Make the lantern handle. 5. Use glue or tape to fix the lantern handle to the top of the lantern from the inside. 6. Use the finished product. No matter the occasion, paper lanterns often create a festive atmosphere. To adapt to different seasons or festivals, you can freely change the color of the lanterns. Make a paper lantern. You can use your handmade lantern to decorate a party or as a handicraft for your home. What are you waiting for?

Method 1: Making decorative lanterns

1. Cut two circular pieces of paper. Find a round object at random, press it on the paper, then trace two circles along its outline, and then cut them out with scissors. The two circles should be similar in size. The size of the round paper pieces can be determined freely. The bigger the paper, the bigger the lantern. Round objects that can be used to trace circles include plates, ice cream cone lids, basin bottoms, etc.

The type of paper can also be decided freely, including ordinary white printing paper, colored cardboard, patterned wrapping paper, etc.

2. Fold the first round piece of paper. Start by folding one of the round pieces of paper in half twice so that you have a small pizza-shaped fan-shaped piece of paper.

3. Draw lines. Along the fan-shaped arc, draw left and right staggered arcs below (starting from one edge and ending where the other edge does not reach). Specifically, first draw an arc with the same arc from the left edge until it is close to the right edge, about 2.5-3.8 cm from the right edge, and then draw it from the right edge. Start drawing an arc with the same arc until it is close to the left edge. Continue to draw staggered left and right arcs until you reach the root of the fan shape.

4. Cut off a small triangle at the root of the fan shape to make a small hole appear in the middle of the paper.

5. Cut along the arc. Use scissors to cut along the arc you just drew, trying not to deviate, but you don't have to be perfect, just be careful not to cut any strings.

6. Open the fan shape. Be careful not to tear the delicate paper strips when opening them, then return the paper to its round shape.

7. Use the same method to process another circular piece of paper. Repeat steps 2-6 with the second piece of paper so that you have two identical patterned round pieces of paper.

8. Paste the pieces of paper together. Use glue to glue the edges of the two circular pieces of paper to each other, being careful not to glue the inner parts together, and then wait for the glue to dry.

9. Open the lantern. Gently pinch the unglued part and pull it out. In this way, the cut paper strips will make the propped up lantern appear exquisite and exquisite. Tie a string to the top of the lantern (that is, pass it through the small hole and out of the circle closest to it), and then you can hang it.

Method 2: Make a lantern with a handle

1. Fold the paper in half. Find a piece of paper and fold it in half along the long edge. There is no limit to the size and thickness of the paper. Generally, printer paper will suffice, but cardboard and scrapbook paper will also work. However, the thinner the paper, the more likely it is that the final lantern will appear floppy due to its own weight. Stiffer colored paper or nicer scrapbook paper can make very beautiful lanterns.

2. Cut the paper. Cut strips of paper of equal width vertically upwards from the folded edge, but do not cut all the way to the end. The length of the paper tape is up to you. The longer the paper tape, the better the light transmission effect, but the easier it is for the lantern to become floppy. The width of the paper tape can also be determined freely. The width of the paper tape determines the number of paper tapes and therefore the appearance of the lantern. Generally speaking, 2.5 cm is the most suitable width.

3. Roll the paper into a tube shape. Pinch the shorter sides of the paper, wrap it into a tube, and secure with tape or glue. Note that the edge joints of the paper must be firmly adhered. If tape is used, the tape must be affixed to the inside to avoid affecting the appearance. You can also use a stapler to join the ends of the paper.

4. Make a lantern handle. Cut another piece of paper to make the lantern handle. Ordinary printing paper can be made into a lantern handle that is 15 cm long and 2.5 cm wide. However, if you want to hang the lantern directly, you do not necessarily need to make a lantern handle. You can just use a ribbon or thread to pass through the lantern and hang it.

5. Use glue or tape to fix the lantern handle to the top of the lantern from the inside. If your lantern seems too straight, you can press it and the cut paper strips will slowly expand outward. The stiffer the paper, the harder you have to press it.

6. Use finished products. Now you can add candles to the lantern and hang it from the ceiling or place it as a decoration. Since lanterns are made of paper, be sure to find a glass before placing tealights or votive candles. Place the candle in the glass, then place the glass in the lantern. It is best to make the glass a little higher, so that when the flame goes up, it will not easily burn the lantern and cause a fire.

In addition, if you want to put candles in the lantern, you must place the lantern on a flat table and do not hang it.