How to make Mid-Autumn Lotus Lantern by hand?

Hand-made lotus lanterns for Mid-Autumn Festival are as follows:

1. Preparation materials: The following materials need to be prepared for making lotus lanterns: two pieces of lotus-shaped paper (cardboard or cardboard is acceptable). Small light bulb (it can be a small LED light bulb or a small desk lamp). Thread and glue. Battery and switch. A long wire. Colored paper and silk thread.

2. Overlap two lotus-shaped pieces of paper and stick them together. Cut a small hole in a piece of lotus paper and thread it through. One end of the wire is connected to the battery, the other end is connected to the switch, and then the light bulb is stuck to one end of the bottom of the lotus lamp. Put the iron wire in the middle of the bottom of the lotus lamp, and stick the cut mouth in the middle of the lotus lamp to form the shape of the lantern.

3. Put a small straw or bamboo tube at the top opening of the lantern, and let the light of the bulb pass through this straw or bamboo tube. Cut out some flowers and leaves with colored paper and tie them to straws or bamboo tubes with silk thread to form the decoration of lotus lanterns. Adjust the position and direction of the light bulb so that the light can illuminate the lotus lamp through the straw or bamboo tube.

The function of lotus lamp

1. Decorative function: As an exquisite handicraft, Lotus Lantern has obvious decorative function. Whether it is a large landscape lamp or a small home decoration, lotus lanterns can become the focus of people's attention. Its beautiful curves and colorful colors can bring a unique artistic atmosphere to the environment.

2. Cultural inheritance: Lotus lantern is an important part of China traditional culture, bearing rich cultural connotations. Lotus is one of the national flowers of China, representing purity and elegance, while lanterns symbolize light and hope. The production technology and pattern design of lotus lanterns reflect the unique charm of China culture.

3. Festival atmosphere: Lotus lanterns are often used in traditional festivals and celebrations, such as Spring Festival, Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. In these festivals, hanging lotus lanterns can create a rich festive atmosphere and add a festive atmosphere.

4. Meaning: Lotus lanterns have rich meanings. Lotus represents purity and elegance, and lanterns symbolize light and hope. At the same time, lotus flowers and lanterns symbolize reunion and harvest. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, lotus lanterns are hung on the courtyard or balcony, symbolizing family reunion and happiness.

5. Educational significance: The process of making lotus lanterns involves many handicraft skills, such as paper-cutting, painting and pasting. By making lotus lanterns, children can exercise hand-eye coordination and cultivate creativity and patience. This traditional handicraft production not only has educational significance, but also can stimulate children's love for traditional culture.