How to make diy red envelope lanterns by hand?

Tools/materials: 12 red envelope, 2 thin red lines, 2 red ropes, stapler, scissors, needle and thread.

Operation method:

1. Prepare 12 red envelopes, 2 thick red ropes and some thin red lines.

2. Fold the upper and lower sides of one of the red envelopes to the upper side along the center point of the right bottom edge to form a vertical shape, as shown below.

3. Fold out five red envelopes and put them together according to the above method.

4. Staple the two adjacent sides of the red envelope into the circle of the second picture with a stapler.

5. Make the remaining six red envelopes into a circle.

6. Put the two circles together and nail the tongue of the red envelope.

7. Next, make the ear head under the lantern, cut out 30 thin red lines (the length is 10 cm), and then wrap the head with red lines.

8. Sew one of the thick red ropes in the middle of the ear with a needle and thread.

9. Finally, sew a thick red rope on the left side of the lantern and sew the spike on the right side of the lantern, and the beautiful and festive lantern will be finished.

Extended data:

Lantern:

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.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia Lantern (Cage Lantern)