When making lotus lanterns, the basic steps are as follows:

1, preparation materials: colored paper/paper lanterns/plastic materials, scissors, glue, colored pens, etc.

2. Choose the shape and size of the lotus: You can choose the shape and size of the lotus freely, according to your own preferences and actual situation.

3. Making petals: Cut out colored paper or plastic materials of suitable size, and cut out petals according to the shape of lotus. You can draw the outline of the lotus on colored paper and cut it out. The number and size of petals can be adjusted according to personal preference.

4. Complete the stamen: Use different colors of paper or other materials to make the stamen of the lotus. You can roll the paper into a cylinder, and then trim the edge with scissors to make it look like a stamen.

5. Assemble the lotus: paste or fix the petals around the stamen layer by layer until the whole lotus shape is completed.

6. Add details: You can use colored pens or other decorations to add details to lotus flowers, such as drawing patterns on petals or sticking beads or glitters on stamens.

7. Finish the lantern: Fix the prepared lotus on the paper lantern, or design a bracket suitable for placing the light as needed.

The Significance of Lotus Lantern

1, beautiful moral: Lotus is one of the symbols of China traditional culture, and is regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness, purity, elegance and beauty. Making and viewing lotus lanterns symbolizes the yearning and pursuit of a better life.

2. Harmony and reunion: Lotus lanterns are usually associated with Mid-Autumn Festival, which is an important traditional festival in China and symbolizes the importance of family reunion and friendship. The light of the lotus lamp represents the warmth in people's hearts and the joy they enjoy.

3. Purification and tranquility of the soul: The pond or lake where the lotus grows has always been regarded as a holy place for conversion and practice. Lotus lanterns show the beauty and tranquility of lotus flowers, so that people can feel inner peace and purification.