How Do You Make A Paper Lantern?
Paper lanterns are a Chinese tradition and are often seen as decoration during Chinese New Year in February. Their lights add a warm, buttery glow to a room and with the right decoration can make it very cozy. Such lamps traditionally use white or cream colored paper, but nowadays they come in just about any color imaginable. Following are instructions on how to make your own professional looking paper lantern. Making a Paper Lantern Step 1 Start by bending the six bamboo strips into circles. If they are stiff, rub your hands across their length to warm them, this will make them more pliable. Tape the ends of each bamboo circle together. Step 2 Take four of the bamboo circles and stand them upright. Tape their sides together so that the four circles form a square, each opening facing a different cardinal direction. Step 3 Slide the remaining two bamboo circles onto the top and bottom of the box, forming a cube. Tape them all firmly in place. Step 4 Wrap the rice paper around the sides
The following tips will help you make a decorative paper lantern. Paper lanterns add a festive air to almost any occasion. Change the colors to suit the season or occasion. They are for decorations. Hang them up in your room for a party and have fun enjoying your handiwork. • Take a piece of paper and fold it in half longways. • Cut along the folded edge, but not all the way through. • Take the shorter ends and fold them together. Use a peice of tape of glue to stick it together. Cut of another piece of paper, you can make a handle.
