Material preparation
The materials needed to make handmade lanterns are very simple, just need to prepare the following:
1. colored paper
2. scissors
3. Glue or tape
4. Thread or rope
5. candles or LED lights
Step 1: Make a lantern frame.
First, we need to make a lantern frame. Fold a rectangular colored paper in half, and then cut some parallel lines from the folded end to the other end, leaving a certain gap. Then, the two ends of the paper are butted and glued together with glue or tape to make a cylindrical frame. This is the basic framework of handmade lanterns.
Step 2: Decorate lanterns.
Next, we can start decorating lanterns. You can use colored paper, stickers, colored pens and other materials to decorate according to your own preferences. You can draw your favorite patterns on lanterns, or cut out various shapes with colored paper and stick them on lanterns.
Step 3: Add a sling.
After decorating the lanterns, we need to add suspenders to the lanterns. You can use thread or rope to pass it through both ends of the lantern, then tie it and fix it, and you can hang it.
Step 4: Light the lanterns.
Finally, we need to put candles or LED lights in the lanterns to light them. If you use candles, you need to pay attention to safety. It is best to put some sand or stones at the bottom of the lantern to prevent the lantern from falling over.
Subtitle 1: Simple handmade lanterns
This is a very simple handmade lantern, just use a piece of colored paper and make it according to the above steps. You can draw your favorite patterns on lanterns with colored pens, or cut out various shapes with colored paper and stick them on lanterns.
Subtitle 2: Three-dimensional handmade lanterns
This is a complicated hand-made lantern, which needs several pieces of colored paper. Make it according to the above steps. You can cut out various shapes with colored paper of different colors, and then paste them on lanterns to make a three-dimensional pattern.
Subtitle 3: Animal Handmade Lantern
This is a very interesting handmade lantern. You can cut out the shapes of various animals with colored paper and then paste them on the lantern to make a lovely animal shape. You can choose your favorite animals, such as cats, dogs, birds and so on.
Subtitle 4: Flower Handmade Lantern
This is a very beautiful handmade lantern. You can cut out various flower shapes with colored paper of different colors, and then paste them on the lantern to make a flower shape. You can choose your favorite flowers, such as roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and so on.
Children's Handmade Lantern Picture Collection