Video tutorial on making lanterns.

1. Prepare the required materials, including cardboard (19*475px, 350g), soft writing paper (18* 1325px, 80g), canned candles, fine wire, glue or double-sided adhesive (double-sided adhesive is more preferable.

2. Draw a baseline on the cardboard to make the top cover of the lampshade.

3. Cut out the solid line in Figure 2, fold the dotted line and install the snap fastener.

4. Take out the stationery and draw the design of the lampshade wall.

5. Install the folded top cover on the painted lampshade wall.

6. Make a good lampshade.

In ancient times, riding lanterns were called dish lanterns (Qin and Han Dynasties), fairy candle heron lanterns (Tang Dynasty), riding lanterns (Song Dynasty), and unique handicrafts of Han nationality? [1] is also one of the traditional holiday toys, belonging to a kind of lanterns. Common in Lantern Festival, Lantern Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and other festivals. A candle is lit in the lamp, and the heat generated by the candle causes airflow and makes the axle rotate. There is paper-cut on the axle, and the shadow of paper-cut is projected on the screen by candlelight, and the image keeps moving.

Lanterns made by ancient Han folk artists in China are exquisite pendants made of colored paper with sorghum straw as the skeleton. The disadvantage is that it is not strong and easy to break, which is difficult for ordinary people to do. Most lanterns on the market are electrically rotating, but they are not as meaningful as traditional lanterns; Moreover, this kind of lantern is produced in the factory, and it is difficult for ordinary people to make it.