Making style and practice of sprinkling box lanterns

Tools: wine box, knife, black cardboard, white paper, double-sided tape, ruler, pencil.

1, open the wine box.

2. Draw a line on the back. The box has four sides, and the edges of each side should keep a little distance. The author left a centimeter. When the four sides are finished, dig them out with a knife.

3. Prepare four blank sheets of paper, ordinary a4 paper used by the author, and then cut them into specifications as big as each side of the box to draw your favorite patterns.

4. Cut out the window lattice decoration with black cardboard, and the width is the same as that of the wine box. Used to stay around wine boxes.

5. Bring the dug box, stick double-sided tape on the back, and then stick the drawing paper on it.

6. Fold the box back as it is.

7. Paste the completed window lattice as shown in the figure.

8. Wrap the exposed wine box with black cardboard.

9. Make a wire handle, find a twisted wire as shown in the figure, and then stick the twisted wire handle on the opening. If there is no wire, you can dig a hole in the top of the lantern and pass it through with a rope.

10, put candles or electronic lights, and finish.

Lantern, also called lantern color, is a traditional handicraft in ancient China. Originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, red lanterns symbolizing reunion are hung around the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month every year to create a festive atmosphere.

Later, lanterns became a symbol of happiness for the people of China. Through the inheritance and development of lantern artists in past dynasties, colorful varieties and exquisite craftsmanship have been formed. There are palace lanterns, gauze lanterns, chandeliers and so on. From the modeling point of view, there are figures, landscapes, flowers and birds, dragons and phoenixes, fish and insects, etc. Besides, there are lanterns for people to enjoy.