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How to make lotus lanterns

Manufacturing method of lotus lamp:

Prepare a piece of paper first, be careful not to be too thin, or it will break; Not too thick, or it will be difficult to fold. Cut the paper into squares and fold it in half diagonally. The diagonal intersection of four sides is folded towards the center, and the four corners are folded towards the center.

On the other hand, it is a Tian Zi. Fold a small corner opposite. Pay attention to which side the corner is folded, from the center of the corner to the wired side. Never reverse it.

Hold down the small corner and turn it over from the back. Look at the direction arrow. Be careful in this step, it's easy to break the paper. This is very important. Go on, just like before, turn the corner and turn back. All four corners are folded.

All four corners are ready. Turn the lotus lantern upside down, fold out the four triangles, and turn it upside down, and the lotus lantern will appear in front of you. Put a small candle in the middle and light it.