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Simple and beautiful lantern making process

The simple and beautiful process of making lanterns is as follows:

First, prepare materials.

1 red paper, 1 safety scissors, 1 stapler, 1 white latex or glue stick, 1 red hair root.

2. Fold the red paper in half horizontally, and cut the red paper at the same distance from the folding place with safety scissors.

3. Fold a small part of the yellow drawing paper in half horizontally and tear it off. Roll up the remaining drawing paper along the long side and fix the opening with a stapler. Note: The stapler in this step can also be replaced by white latex or glue stick.

4. Coat the two long sides of the cut red drawing paper with white latex and wrap it around the yellow straight pipe, as shown in the figure below.

5. Paste the slender red paper to make the lantern handle, and the colored paper lantern will be finished.

Details to be paid attention to when making lanterns

First, material selection.

Choosing the right materials is the key to making lanterns. Commonly used materials are paper, bamboo, satin, LED lights and so on. Different materials have different characteristics and need to be selected according to the design and use requirements of lanterns.

Second, the structural design

The structural design of lanterns should be reasonable and stable, which can support and fix the shape and weight of lanterns. In structural design, the size, shape and weight of lanterns need to be considered to ensure that lanterns can be hung safely and stably.

Third, the production process

Making lanterns requires certain technical skills. If it is made of paper, you need to master the skills of cutting, folding and pasting. If it is made of bamboo or wood, you need to master the skills of cutting, grinding and weaving. In the production process, attention should be paid to details, such as smooth edges and avoiding burrs.

Fourth, decoration and design.

The decorative design of lanterns should be coordinated with the overall style. Different colors, patterns and materials can be used to decorate lanterns to increase their aesthetic feeling and attraction. In the decoration design, we need to consider the theme and style of lanterns to ensure that the decoration matches the overall style.

Verb (short for verb) is safe.

Pay attention to safety when making lanterns. Safe tools and materials should be used. For example, low-voltage LED lights should be used to avoid flammable materials. After the production is completed, safety inspection should be carried out, such as checking whether the wires are damaged and whether the lanterns are stable.

Sixth, the storage method

The prepared lanterns need to be stored properly to avoid damage or pollution. You can hang lanterns or display them on the table, while keeping them dry and clean.