How to make big lanterns by hand?

The hand-made method of large lanterns is as follows:

Preparation materials: reflective glue, balloon brush, plastic balloon stick, transparent tape, iron box, green cotton thread, battery lamp, pencil, hot glue gun, green cardboard, paper towel (pink, red and yellow), scissors and craft knife.

1. Fill the balloon with air and put it in an iron box to prevent it from rolling.

2. Cut the pink tissue paper into 2.5CM strips and stick it on the balloon with reflective adhesive for at least three layers. Repeat this step and stick all balloons with paper towels ~

3. Punch a hole in the balloon with a craft knife, and cut a small circle in the lower half of the balloon, which is slightly smaller than the battery lamp.

4. Then, cut a seed-shaped hole in the tissue paper with a craft knife.

5. Apply a thin layer of reflective glue around each hole in the sphere, and then stick a small piece of yellow tissue paper.

6. Fix the plastic balloon stick and the battery lamp together.

7. Cut about five leaves from the green card paper and fold them gently.

8. Stick the leaves on the plastic balloon stick with a small amount of hot melt adhesive.

9. Fix the strawberry lantern with a green cotton rope, so that the lantern can be hung on the hook. You're done!

The meaning of lanterns

1, pray for good luck

In the traditional culture of China, red is usually regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness, prosperity and good luck. The main color of lanterns is red, so hanging lanterns is regarded as a way to pray for good luck in important festivals such as the Spring Festival. People believe that the light of lanterns can drive away the dark and evil forces and bring light and hope.

Step 2 reunite

Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, and it is also a day for family reunion. During the Spring Festival, every household hangs red lanterns, symbolizing reunion and harmony. People believe that it will bring good luck and happiness for the whole family to get together and enjoy the reunion.

3, exorcism

In ancient times, people believed in ghosts and evil forces, so they would take various ways to ward off evil spirits. Hanging lanterns is considered as a way to ward off evil spirits. Lantern fire is thought to drive away dark and evil forces and protect people's peace and health.