Big red paper to make lanterns how to do

Large red paper to make lanterns operation steps are as follows:

Material preparation: large red paper, scissors, double-sided tape, yellow paper.

1, first in the big red paper cut out a length of 29.7 centimeters wide 16.5 centimeters, leaving the top and bottom of the rectangle of 2 centimeters, and use a ruler and pencil to draw a long line in order to make the body of the lantern.

2, use a knife to follow the line grid cut, and then the narrow piece of paper and the bottom of the paper to the edge of the paste, the top and bottom of the two edges must be neatly pasted.

3, will be neatly pasted to the two large red paper, using scissors to subtract the edge of a grid.

4, the cut lantern body part of the use of double-sided tape to paste, to ensure that the shape of the lantern solid.

5. Use scissors to cut out long strips of yellow paper, and then use double-sided tape to stick the yellow strips under the lantern, paying attention to the bottom of the top and bottom of the yellow strips should be pasted.

6. Apply double-sided tape to the top and bottom of the lantern, and then string on the tassels and Chinese knots.

7, and finally the spikes of the lantern will be organized, a beautiful big red paper lantern is completed.

Tips for making paper lanterns

1, choose the right paper

Paper lanterns need to be made with paper that has good toughness and durability to ensure the stability of the lantern. Choosing thicker paper, such as kraft paper or rice paper, can increase the toughness and durability of the lantern, making it more sturdy and durable. In order to increase the brightness and beauty of the lanterns, you can choose paper with bright colors, such as red, yellow, blue, etc., which can increase the festive atmosphere.

2, making the lantern frame

The frame of the lantern is the support structure of the lantern, which needs to have certain stability and load-bearing capacity. You can use scissors, glue and other tools to cut and paste to make a suitable lantern frame. Pay attention to keep the stability of the lantern frame to avoid deformation or shaking of the lantern during use.

3, making the surface of the lantern

The surface of the lantern is the main part of the lantern, which needs to have a certain brightness and beauty. You can use colored paper, paper cutouts and other materials to decorate and create an artistic lantern surface. Pay attention to keep the surface of the lantern flat and firm to avoid peeling or deformation during use.