Lanterns are traditional Chinese decorations. Since their birth, they have been loved by the people and are still in use today. Nowadays, many people like to DIY. In fact, you can also DIY your own lanterns. The lanterns made in this way are not only environmentally friendly, but also unique.
Prepare materials: cardboard, paper knife, ruler, pencil, double-sided tape, string
Prepare a rectangular piece of red cardboard (I used an expired of old calendar cards).
The skeleton of the lantern is the foundation of the entire lantern. First of all, we need to make the frame of the lantern. The material we choose is bendable bamboo branches or bamboo skin to make the frame. Then make it into a cube or cylinder shape. There are also barbecue sticks used as the skeleton, but the flexibility is not as good.
Leave 0.5~1.0cm on each side of the cardboard, draw a number of parallel lines into equal parts, and then cut with a paper knife.
The size of the lantern is the second most important thing. To make the lamp body according to the skeleton style, you can use white or red rice paper and cut it into the pattern you like. After drawing with the brush, paste it on the lantern. You can also use narrow strips to make the edges look more elegant. In short, you can draw whatever you like, there is no set rule.
Roll the cardboard into an arc.
If you want a lantern to emit beautiful light, a light source is indispensable. To make a lantern as a light source, just use a candle or an ordinary light bulb. If you are using a light bulb, you can make a simple circuit so that it can be controlled very conveniently.
Attach them to each other, cut the scraps into thin strips to make fringes, and then attach the string. Be careful not to use the lantern immediately after installing it. After doing the above, assemble it all together and let it cool in a ventilated place for a day or two. Finally, after placing candles inside, the simple lantern is completed. The lanterns made with these simple tools are very beautiful, and some modern creativity can be incorporated into them, making the lanterns very attractive to watch.