Method of making lanterns by hand with waste.

The method of making lanterns by hand with waste is as follows:

Materials:

1, waste paper or newspaper

2. scissors

3. Glue or tape

Steps:

1. Prepare some waste paper or newspapers and cut them into rectangles. The size can be determined according to personal preference, and the general size is about 20cm×30cm.

2. Fold the cut waste paper or newspaper in half along the short side direction to ensure that the two sides are aligned, and then fold it again, so that the paper is folded into four parts.

3. With scissors, cut a semicircle about 2-3 cm from the bottom of the folded edge of the paper as the top of the lantern. You can also design other shapes of tops according to your own preferences.

4. Starting from the bottom, use scissors to cut the vertical paper strips at intervals of about 1-2 cm from bottom to top, leaving about 2-3 cm to keep the integrity of the bottom. Until the top stops cutting.

5. Open the folded waste paper or newspaper, form a cylinder by butt joint at both ends, and fix it with glue or tape.

6. Make a small hole at the top and bottom of waste paper or newspaper for threading or tying rope.

7. If you like, you can stick colored paper on the surface of the lantern, or paint it with a colored pen to create more colorful effects.

8. Finally, put on a string or tie it with a rope, and your waste will make a lantern!

Advantages of making lanterns from waste.

1, cost saving: using waste as lanterns can save costs without purchasing additional materials.

2. Environmental protection: In the process of making lanterns, waste paper, newspapers and other materials are used to avoid environmental pollution caused by these wastes being discarded at will.

3, enhance creativity: waste lanterns need to be designed and hand-made, which can improve creativity and hands-on ability.

4. Personalization: The lanterns made are unique and can be designed according to your own preferences, showing a personalized style.

5, parent-child production: making lanterns is a good parent-child activity, which can increase the communication and emotion between parents and children. Moreover, children's practical ability and creativity can be cultivated through such activities.