Simple manual steps of making lanterns

Preparation materials: a rectangular colored paper, wallpaper knife, ruler and double-sided tape.

1. Prepare a rectangular cardboard.

2. Draw a line with the same width at both ends of the paper. The painted part serves as the two ends of the lantern. So don't be too wide or too narrow

3. Use a ruler to divide the two lines drawn in the second step into lines of equal width. I'm divided into one centimeter wide here. Draw a line with a ruler.

4. Cut off the drawn lines with a wallpaper knife. Don't split the ends of the lantern.

5. Fold the two ends of the lantern in opposite directions. Stick the double-sided tape to the cut paper.

6. Glue the two ends of the rectangle together. The prototype of the lantern is finished.

7. Gently press the ends of the lantern to make it look like a lantern. Tie the rope to the lantern and the lantern will be finished.

The benefits of handcrafting

Cultivate self-confidence: making handmade works requires hands-on and thinking. After finishing a work, children will feel proud and satisfied, which helps to cultivate their self-confidence.

Add fun to life: Handmade can add fun to children's lives, especially in the absence of other entertainment partners, Handmade can become their pastime and enjoyment.

Cultivate creativity: Handmade can stimulate children's creativity. Through your own imagination and creativity, make unique works and cultivate your creativity and imagination.

Cultivate observation: In the process of hand-making, children need to observe and analyze the characteristics of materials and tools, which is helpful to cultivate children's observation and meticulous ability.

Enrich childhood life: Handmade can add colorful experiences to children's childhood life, and let them find ways to relax and have fun in the fast-paced life.

Cultivate hands-on ability: Hand-making requires hands-on operation, which can help children develop hand coordination and hands-on ability, and improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Handmade products are not only beneficial to children, but also to adults. Making handmade works helps to relax, relieve stress, cultivate patience and concentration, and can also be a creative expression and artistic enjoyment.