Steps of making lanterns with chopsticks

Steps to make lanterns with chopsticks:

Materials:

1, chopsticks

2. Colored paper or red paper

3. scissors

4, glue or tape

5, hole needle

6, string or silk thread

Steps:

1. Prepare chopsticks: First, select some undamaged chopsticks to ensure the same length. You can use four, six or eight chopsticks to make lanterns as needed.

2. Making a frame: arrange chopsticks in parallel and then tie them together with string or silk thread. Make sure that the chopsticks are evenly spaced, which makes it easier to paste them in later steps.

3. Sticker: Cut colored paper or red paper into rectangles or squares of appropriate size. Glue or tape colored paper or red paper to the outside of chopsticks rack. Different colors of paper can be used to enhance the decorative effect of lanterns.

4. Make a cover: choose a larger paper or make a small round paper cover. Cut out a circular or hexagonal piece of paper, the diameter of which is about the length of the outermost chopsticks in the chopstick rack. Cut a small hole in the center of the paper.

5. Fixing the top: Put the prepared paper on the top of the lantern and connect the top with the chopstick holder through the hole needle.

6. Rope hanging: According to the needs, a thin rope or silk thread is fixed on two sides or four sides of the lantern to hang the lantern.

7. Finish: Check whether the lantern is firm and ensure that the paper is not loose. If necessary, you can add extra decorations, such as ribbons or flowers, to the lanterns.

Matters needing attention in making lanterns with chopsticks

1, Choose the right chopsticks: Choose chopsticks with good quality and similar length. If chopsticks are too short or too long, it may affect the stability and beauty of lanterns.

2. Planning and design scheme: Before starting production, plan and design scheme. Determining the shape, size and structure of lanterns can be designed according to your own preferences and skills.

3. Prepare tools: In addition to chopsticks, you need to prepare tools such as scissors, glue, thread or needle and thread. Make sure these tools are available and easy to use.

4. Chopsticks treatment: If you want chopsticks to show natural colors, you can remove the coating and decoration on the surface of chopsticks. You can use sandpaper or sandpaper to gently grind off the paint layer on the surface.

5. Cutting and assembling: according to the design scheme, cut the chopsticks according to the required length. Then, stick the chopsticks together with glue to make sure they are firm.