1, preparation materials: First, you need to prepare the following materials: a square colored paper (which can be red, yellow, blue and other festive colors); Scissors; Measuring ruler; Pencil; Glue or double-sided tape; Thread or string; A bamboo stick (optional)

2. Make the skeleton of the lantern: put the colored paper flat on the table and make sure that one corner of the paper is facing up. Mark the distance equal to the center of the paper on each edge with a ruler and pencil. Cut the paper into a square along these marking lines with scissors. Now, you have a square piece of paper, ready to make the skeleton of the lantern.

3. Fold the paper: put the square paper on the table to ensure that the color is facing down. Starting from one side, fold the paper in half so that the bottom edge is aligned with the top edge, and then flatten the crease with your fingers. Fold the paper in half again so that the left side is aligned with the right side, and then flatten the crease with your fingers. Open the paper and you will now see the intersection of two vertical diagonal lines.

4. Cut the bottom of the lantern and glue the bottom of the lantern: cut a small mouth near the intersection with scissors, but don't cut it to the center. This small opening will be used to glue the bottom of the lantern together. Fold the paper in half again so that the color faces outwards. Use glue or double-sided tape to stick the two sides of the cut bottom small mouth together to ensure that the bottom is tightly closed.

5. Prepare the hanging rope: measure and cut the thread or string into the required length to ensure that you can hang the lantern in the selected position. If necessary, cut a bamboo stick short and string it through the top of the lantern to increase structural stability and ease of hanging.

6. Hanging rope: thread or string through the top of the lantern, and then tie the two ends together to ensure that the lantern can be hung. Check the length of the hanging rope to ensure that the hanging position of the lantern is suitable for your needs.

7. Turn on the lantern and light the lantern: gently pull the two sides of the lantern to spread it out to form a cubic structure. Make sure the paper is fully unfolded to show the beautiful appearance of lanterns. Finally, you can put a candle, electronic candle or LED light inside the lantern to light up your lantern. Please ensure that the fire source in the lantern is safe and away from flammable materials.

The meaning represented by handmade lanterns

1, Celebrations and festivals: Handmade lanterns are usually used to celebrate special festivals or activities, such as Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Lantern Festival. They symbolize celebration and joy, adding a festive atmosphere to these special occasions.

2. Hope and wish: The bright lights of handmade lanterns represent people's hopes and wishes for a better future. In some cultures, people write their wishes on lanterns and then release them in the hope that their wishes will come true.

3. Culture and Tradition: Handmade lanterns are traditional handicrafts, representing the traditions and values of a specific culture. They inherit the history and reflect the local culture and art.

4. Creativity and art: Handmade lanterns usually have unique design and decoration, representing the performance of art and creativity. People make and appreciate handmade lanterns not only to celebrate, but also to appreciate their aesthetic value.