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What are the materials to make lanterns and how to make lanterns

The materials needed for making lanterns are: paper lanterns, wire frames, colored paper, scissors, glue, small colored lights, Chinese knots and picket sticks.

The production method is as follows:

1, make the lampshade

Prepared paper lanterns to support, inserted into the wire frame, the lantern in the circle hooked to the wire frame at both ends of the snap.

2. Cut the colorful paper

Choose a color of colorful paper you like, and cut it into uniform size circles.

3, paste the confetti

Paste the round confetti along the lower edge of the lantern in a circle to the middle of the lantern, then turn the lantern over and continue to paste it upward until it is full of round confetti.

4. Install the colorful lanterns

Fix the small colorful lanterns on the wire frame and tie the Chinese knot. Finally, install the pickets and a cool lantern is ready.

Extended Information

Lanterns, also known as lanterns. Lanterns are a traditional folk craft originated in China. In ancient times, their main function was to illuminate, made of paper or silk as the outer skin of the lantern, the skeleton is usually made using bamboo or wooden strips, and candles or bulbs are placed in the center to become a lighting tool. Influenced by Chinese culture, lanterns are also quite a common item in temples in many countries in the Chinese Asian region.

Lanterns are a product of traditional Chinese culture in ancient times, combining both life functions and artistic features. Lanterns are the Chinese nation for thousands of years important entertainment culture, it entertains the gods, both "Nuo opera" pay God's function, but also entertaining entertainment value, modern society more than in the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival and other festivals hanging for the festivals to brighten the day, pray for peace.

Reference:

Baidu Encyclopedia - lanterns