What are the materials for making lanterns?

Materials: bamboo (or wood), rice paper, pen and ink, string, paste, scissors, etc.

The simple shape of a paper lantern is a cube or cylinder. It is best to make a frame with flexible bamboo branches or bamboo skins, and tie the joints tightly with thin lines. Step 2, make the lamp body. Buy some white and red ordinary rice paper in Four Treasures of the Study store, cut it into the length and width of the lantern skeleton, and you can design your own patterns. Calligraphy, painting and paper-cutting can all be displayed on small lanterns. The third step is to be a light source. If you put it indoors, you just need to light an ordinary candle in the lantern; If you want to realize it, you'd better make a simple circuit with light bulbs and batteries. Red lanterns symbolize the prosperity of people's lives and add a strong flavor of the year.

The purpose of making lanterns:

The reason for making lanterns is mainly for lighting, and it is also a symbol of happiness and reunion. The significance of handmade lanterns: inheriting the traditional culture of China and creating a strong festive atmosphere; Symbolizing happiness and reunion, lanterns were used for lighting in ancient times, and hanging lanterns in the streets of Mid-Autumn Festival represents a way to light up reunion. It is often a symbol, Wu Dunhou said, hoping that women can add more meaning.

In some areas, making lanterns on Mid-Autumn Festival is an additional meaning. The bride's family will give her lanterns on the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is not only for your girl to have a bright future and a rich life, but also for her to continue to add luster to her husband's family. Because the pronunciation of "light" and "ding" is the same, it means that the population is prosperous and endless.