Method for making handmade lanterns

The invention relates to a manufacturing method of a handmade lantern, which comprises the following steps:

1, preparation material: bamboo strips: used to make the skeleton of lanterns, you need to choose hard bamboo strips that are not easy to bend. Xuan paper: used to paste lanterns, it is best to choose Xuan paper with soft texture and easy adhesion. Cotton thread: used to fix the lantern skeleton and rice paper together. Choose strong and easy-to-operate cotton thread. Candle: used to light lanterns, you can choose ordinary candles or small LED bulbs.

2. Decorate bamboo strips: frame bamboo strips according to a certain shape, and then fix them together with cotton thread. Note that the connection of bamboo strips needs to be tied tightly with cotton thread to prevent the lantern skeleton from loosening. Paper-pasted lanterns: cut rice paper into appropriate size, wet it with water and stick it on the lantern skeleton. Note that rice paper should be attached to the skeleton to avoid wrinkles and cracks.

3. Tie-line lighting: hang a cotton thread under the lantern, and hang a candle or LED light bulb on the cotton thread. If you want to make lanterns more beautiful, you can draw some patterns or write some words on rice paper.

The origin of lanterns

Lantern is an ancient lighting tool, and its origin can be traced back to ancient times. According to historical records, lanterns were originally made of animal fat by people in the Western Han Dynasty. With the passage of time, the materials and styles of lanterns are constantly changing, but their basic function remains unchanged, that is, providing lighting.

Lanterns are made of various materials, including paper, satin and glass. Among them, red paper lanterns are the most common, because red has auspicious and festive symbolic significance in China culture. Lanterns have different shapes, such as round, oval and square, as well as various patterns and decorations.

3. The origin of lanterns is closely related to the traditional culture of China. In ancient China, lanterns were an important cultural symbol and were used in various occasions, such as sacrifices, festivals, weddings and funerals. Lantern is not only a lighting tool, but also bears people's respect for gods, ancestors and traditional culture.

In ancient times, the production and use of lanterns were also related to folklore. For example, there is a saying that in order to prevent ghosts from wandering, people will hang red lanterns at the door on the Ghost Festival on the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month. There is also a saying that during the Lantern Festival, people will hang lanterns of various shapes to celebrate reunion and happiness.