Chinese style lanterns how to do handmade method

How to make Chinese style lanterns handmade method is as follows:

1. Materials needed: colorful cardboard or silk fabric; scissors; brushes and glues; thin string or ribbons; colorful paintbrushes; handmade tools (e.g. needles and threads, optional). Line a clean work area with newspaper or plastic sheeting to prevent staining the table. Have all materials and tools ready.

2. Make the frame of the lantern: choose a square piece of colored cardboard or silk fabric, which will be the surface of your lantern. Fold the cardstock or fabric to make a rectangle and roll it into a cylinder, making sure the ends are aligned. Use glue or tape to secure the ends of the cylinder to form the body of the lantern.

3. Make the top and bottom: To make the top: fold a small square of cardstock or fabric to make a small triangle and tape it to the top of the lantern. Make the bottom: Make another small square, slightly larger than the size of the top, and paste it to the bottom of the lantern to strengthen the structure.

4. Draw decorative patterns: using a colorful paintbrush, draw your favorite old-fashioned decorative patterns on the surface of the lantern. This can include floral patterns, Chinese characters, landscape paintings and more. Ancient style elements such as cherry blossoms, dragons and phoenixes, and clouds are also good choices.

5. ADD CORD OR RIBBON AND TOUCH UP AND CORRECTION: Secure a small loop at the top of the lantern for hanging. Pass thin string or ribbon through the small loop, which will become the part of the lantern that will be hung. Check your lantern to make sure all parts are securely glued and there are no mistakes in the pattern. Corrections and embellishments can be made as needed.

7. Display and enjoy: your antique style lantern is now complete! You can choose to hang it in the right place in your home or light it up on special occasions to enjoy the ancient style atmosphere. Making antique style lanterns is a creative and fun handcraft activity, you can design unique lanterns according to your own interests and creativity.

What Lanterns Represent

1, Celebration and Joy: Lanterns are often used in various celebrations, such as Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, weddings and so on. They symbolize celebration, festivity and joy, adding color and atmosphere to special occasions.

2. Hopes and wishes: some people will write down their wishes or wishes on the lanterns and then release them. This is considered to be a prayer ritual, hoping that the wish will come true, and thus the lanterns also represent a symbol of hope and wishes.

3. Cultural traditions and folklore: Lantern making and use is a traditional culture and folklore and they reflect the history and values of a particular region or culture. In some places, lantern festival celebrations are a traditional event that attracts visitors and spectators.

4. Art and aesthetics: Lanterns are often beautifully designed and decorated, so they also represent art and aesthetics. People appreciate the colors, shapes and craftsmanship of lanterns as a visual expression of art.

5. Light and Hope: Lanterns emit light and are sometimes seen as a symbol of overcoming darkness and hope. This is also in keeping with the tradition of celebrating holidays and the New Year, representing the beginning of a new year or a new phase.