Bamboo weaving small lantern tutorial

Bamboo weaving small lantern making tutorial is as follows:

1. Prepare the materials: first of all, collect the required materials. These materials can be purchased in craft stores or online. Make the lantern frame: use bamboo strips and thread to make a square or rectangular frame. Cut the bamboo strips into appropriate lengths and char one end with a lighter to prevent the strips from slipping out of the cut. Use thread to cross-tie the bamboo strips together and make sure the frame is secure.

2. To make the bottom of the lantern: Use a ruler and scissors to cut a round piece of paper or plastic film just large enough to fit inside the frame. Dye the film with watercolor or acrylic paint and leave the center of it round and blank to place a candle or LED light. When the paint is dry, place the film in the bottom of the frame.

3. To make the top of the lantern, use a ruler and scissors to cut a round piece of paper or plastic film just large enough to fit inside the frame. Dye the film with watercolor or acrylic paint and leave the center of it round and blank for a candle or LED light. When the paint is dry, place the film on top of the frame.

4. Make the sides of the lantern: Use a ruler and scissors to cut several long strips of paper or plastic film that should be just long enough to fit around the frame and about 2-3 centimeters wide. Dye the strips of film with watercolor or acrylic paint, then cut a rectangle in the center of each strip so that you can see the glow of the candle or LED light. Place the strips around the frame and tie with thread.

5. Insert the candles or LED lights: Insert the candles or LED lights into the circular blanks at the bottom and top of the lantern. Make sure the candle or LED light is firmly stuck inside the frame. Hang the small lanterns: Hang the small lanterns in a ventilated area, such as a window or doorway. Make sure to use a long enough cord so that the small lanterns can swing gently in the wind.

History of Lanterns

1. The history of lanterns can be traced back to the Western Jin Dynasty, when they first appeared as lighting devices. In the Southern Song Dynasty, Xixing became the gateway to Zhejiang and Jiangsu Province, trade and commerce flourished, and merchants demanded more and more Xixing bamboo woven lanterns, which were sold in large quantities all over the country, promoting the development of the lantern industry. During this period, Xixing's bamboo lanterns were popular for their exquisite modeling and unique craftsmanship.

2, with the continuous development of the times, Xixing bamboo lanterns of more and more varieties, the use of simple lighting, and gradually developed into decorative use, festive use, funeral use. At the same time, bamboo lanterns also gradually appeared in ancestral halls, temples, mansions and other places to show the grandeur, opulence and solemnity.