As people’s awareness of environmental protection increases, more and more people are beginning to look for ways to use waste materials to create green festivals. During traditional festivals such as the Mid-Autumn Festival and Spring Festival, people will fly sky lanterns or hang lanterns to add a festive atmosphere to the festival. So, we can use waste materials to make environmentally friendly lanterns, which can not only enjoy the festive atmosphere but also protect the environment. Why not? Let’s introduce how to make environmentally friendly lanterns.

Material preparation

The materials required to make environmentally friendly lanterns are as follows:

Waste cardboard

Waste cloth

Scissors

Glue

Colored ribbons

LED light strips

Battery box

Wires

Production steps

Next, let’s introduce the steps of making environmentally friendly lanterns in detail:

Step 1: Make the lantern skeleton

First, we need to Cut waste cardboard into a rectangle, the size can be determined according to your needs. Then, fold the two short sides of the rectangle in half and cut the folded corners with scissors to form a rectangle with a hollow in the middle. Next, cut the four corners of the rectangle into rounded corners to prevent the edges of the lantern from being too sharp.

Step 2: Cut the fabric

Next, we need to cut the scrap fabric into pieces of the same size as the lantern frame, and then use glue to attach the piece of fabric to the cardboard frame. This will increase the beauty of the lantern and also prevent the cardboard frame of the lantern from being blown away by the wind.

Step 3: Decorate the lantern

Next, we can decorate the lantern with colorful ribbons. Wrap the ribbon around the four corners of the lantern and secure with glue. This increases the beauty of the lantern and makes it more festive.

Step 4: Install the LED light strip

Next, we need to fix the LED light strip inside the lantern. First, wrap the LED strip along the four edges of the lantern, then use glue to secure it to the inside of the lantern. This can make the lanterns more beautiful and also add to the festive atmosphere.

Step 5: Install the battery box

Finally, we need to install the battery box at the bottom of the lantern. First, secure the battery box to the bottom of the lantern, then connect the wires to the LED strip and battery box. In this way, we can power the lantern through the battery.