Bamboo lantern handmade as follows:

Materials: mesquite knife, ruler, bamboo, glue, string, mold.

1, first prepare some colored paper and bamboo strips in advance, bamboo strips must be made into a ring, if you do not have bamboo strips, you can also use wire and plastic bottles, cut a circle along the plastic bottle, and then measure the length of the circular ring.

2. Then cut the bamboo according to the above way, the length of the bamboo must be slightly longer than the circle, according to the staggered way of stacking together, and according to the order of layer by layer, and then rolled up into a cylindrical shape, and paste it well.

3. Put the circle directly onto the colorful tube, cut off the remaining bamboo along the circle, then paste the circle and colorful paper, and then cut the bamboo into a tassel shape.

4, the last step in the ring inside the use of tape paper to paste the rope, so a beautiful bamboo lantern is finished.

Types of lanterns:

One, red lanterns:

Red lanterns are the most representative of the traditional Chinese lanterns. It is usually made of red paper or satin with a thread running through the top to hang it. Red color symbolizes luck and happiness in Chinese culture, so red lanterns are often used in festivals and celebrations. Red lanterns are often painted with a variety of auspicious designs, such as lucky characters, dragon and phoenix motifs, etc., signifying the hope for a better future.

Two, blue lanterns:

Blue lanterns are one of the rarer traditional lanterns. Its production materials are similar to red lanterns, but the color is mainly blue. Blue lanterns are commonly used in some folk festivals or celebration occasions, such as the Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and so on. Blue color symbolizes auspiciousness and peace in traditional Chinese culture, so blue lanterns are also regarded as a symbol of good luck.

Three, Flower Lantern:

Flower lantern is a kind of traditional lantern with the theme of flowers. It is usually made of colorful paper in various shapes with beautifully detailed patterns and shapes of flowers. Flower lanterns are commonly used in some important folk events, such as the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival. People often hang the flower lanterns in front of their doors or in their courtyards to show their joy and blessings.

Four, Palace Lantern:

Palace Lantern is a kind of unique shape of traditional lanterns, it is usually made of bamboo and paper. The shape of the lantern is polygonal, such as octagonal, dodecagonal, etc., which signifies good luck and completeness. The inside of the lantern is often decorated with colorful paper and light bulbs, and when night falls, the light of the lantern reflects beautiful patterns through the paper, bringing people a warm and mysterious feeling.