Hand-made method of fruit headdress

The hand-made method of fruit headdress is as follows:

1, material preparation: grapefruit: choose big and hard grapefruit because they are easier to cut. Knife: a tool for cutting grapefruit. It is best to choose a small and sharp blade. Spoon: used to dig out the pulp in grapefruit. Flashlight or LED candle: used to put it in grapefruit lamp to illuminate it.

Before you start making grapefruit lanterns, make sure that you have prepared the following necessary materials: pattern design: If you want to carve patterns or patterns on grapefruit, you need a pattern or pattern. Pencil: used to draw designs or patterns on grapefruit. Waxed paper or colored paper: used to make the bottom of lanterns and block the light source. Scissors and glue: used to make the bottom.

3. Make grapefruit lanterns to prepare grapefruit: Wash the grapefruit to make sure it is clean and smooth. Use one end of the grapefruit as the bottom, and gently cut a small part of the other end with a knife for stable placement.

4. hollowing out grapefruit: carefully hollowing out the pulp inside grapefruit with a spoon. Make sure not to damage the wall of grapefruit, otherwise it may break. After hollowing out, wash the inside of grapefruit with water to ensure cleanliness.

5. Design and carving: If you plan to carve patterns or patterns on grapefruit, please draw your design on the appearance of grapefruit with a pencil. You can choose any pattern you like, such as rabbit, moon, flowers, etc. Carefully cut along the design line with a knife and carve patterns on the appearance of grapefruit. Make sure the knife is sharp enough to make cutting easier.

6. Make the bottom: use wax paper or colored paper of the size of the grapefruit bottom as the bottom. The bottom should be big enough to cover the bottom of the grapefruit, leaving some extra edges. Cut out the shape of the bottom with scissors, and then stick it on the bottom of grapefruit with glue to ensure that the bottom is stable and firm.

7. Add a light source: Turn on the flashlight or LED candle and put it in the grapefruit lamp. You can choose a light source suitable for grapefruit size. Gently cover the top of the grapefruit to ensure that the light can pass through the carved part.

8. Test your grapefruit lamp and its use and display: turn off the surrounding lights and light the grapefruit lamp to see if the pattern is clearly visible. If necessary, you can adjust the position or brightness of the light source to get the best effect. Homemade grapefruit lanterns can be used for Mid-Autumn Festival and other celebrations, and can also be placed at home as decorations.

The meaning represented by lanterns

1, Celebrations and Celebrations: Lanterns are often used in various celebrations, such as Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and weddings. They symbolize celebration, jubilation and joy, adding color and atmosphere to special occasions.

2. Hope and wish: Some people will write down their wishes or wishes on lanterns and then release them. This is considered as a prayer ceremony, hoping that wishes can be realized, so lanterns also represent the symbol of hope and wishes.

3. Cultural Tradition and Folk Custom: The production and use of lanterns is a kind of traditional culture and folk custom, which reflects the history and values of a specific region or culture. In some places, Lantern Festival celebration is a traditional activity, attracting tourists and spectators.

4. Art and Aesthetics: Lanterns usually have exquisite design and decoration, so they also represent art and aesthetics. People appreciate the color, shape and craft of lanterns as a visual artistic expression.

5. Light and hope: Lantern radiates light, which is sometimes regarded as a symbol of overcoming darkness and hope. This is also in line with the tradition of celebrating festivals and new years, and represents the beginning of a new year or a new stage.