Methods and steps of folding lanterns

The specific method of folding lanterns is as follows:

Step 1: Fold the paper in half, take a square and fold the other side. When taking a square, you can cut open the "Handbroken Party" with the help of a knife.

Step 2: Fold two diagonal triangles inward to form the shape as shown in the figure.

The third step is to fold the four corners in turn.

Step 4, fold the four corners to the center line in turn to form the shape as shown in the figure.

The fifth step is to put the extra paper below into the seam in that corner in turn, and the fortress here looks better! Finally formed as shown in the figure.

Step 6: Fold the center line slightly, blow it into the hole, and drum it up to become a lantern.

Materials required for folding lanterns:

An arbitrarily clean piece of paper (you can choose the color according to your personal preference).

Related knowledge of lanterns:

China Lantern, also known as Lantern, is an ancient traditional handicraft of Han nationality. Originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 2 100 years ago, red lanterns symbolizing reunion were hung around the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month to create a festive atmosphere.

Later, lanterns became a symbol of happiness for the people of China. Through the inheritance and development of lantern artists in past dynasties, colorful varieties and exquisite craftsmanship have been formed. There are palace lanterns, gauze lanterns, chandeliers and so on. From the modeling point of view, there are figures, landscapes, flowers and birds, dragons and phoenixes, fish and insects, etc. Besides, there are lanterns for people to enjoy.