To make an origami lantern: first cut the red A4 paper in the middle, fold half of it up and down about 1cm, and stick double-sided tape on the folded area.
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Step 1: Then use a knife to score every 5mm on the red paper. The more precise the score, the better. Put it aside after making the score. spare.
Step 2: Then cut an 11cm wide rectangle from the yellow paper, stick double-sided tape on one side of the rectangle, and roll it into a barrel shape.
Step 3: Tear off the double-sided tape on the red paper, align the red paper with the cylinder, and stick the double-sided tape on the upper and lower sides of the cylinder.
Step 4: Next, cut a 5cm square from the remaining red paper, stick it with double-sided tape about 1cm above it, and cut out the lantern spikes.
Step 5: Then roll the lantern tassel on the rope, use two 6cm yellow squares to make the bottom and top of the lantern, and pass the finished lantern tassel through the lantern.
Step 6: Finally, thread the lantern, glue the bottom of the lantern, and then thread it through the top of the lantern. A beautiful lantern is completed.
Chinese lanterns, also collectively known as lanterns, are an ancient traditional handicraft of the Han nationality. Every year around the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, people hang up red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere.
Later, lanterns became a symbol of happiness for the Chinese people. Through the inheritance and development of lantern artists of past generations, rich and colorful varieties and superb craftsmanship have been formed. Types include: palace lanterns, gauze lanterns, chandeliers, etc. In terms of shapes, there are figures, landscapes, flowers and birds, dragons and phoenixes, fish and insects, etc. In addition, there are revolving lanterns specially designed for people to enjoy.