How Do You Make Paper Lanterns & Pagodas?
Paper lanterns and pagodas are commonly associated with ancient Chinese and Japanese festivals. Paper lanterns can be found in many shapes, including rectangles, balls and cylinders. Pagodas are constructed the same way as lanterns with embellishments attached on the outside of the structure. These lanterns were traditionally used for celebrating festivals, but they were also found hanging outside of businesses. Lanterns are easy to make if you have sturdy, colorful materials that provide an interesting light effect in indoor our outdoor spaces. Decide what shape to make the paper lantern, then find an object that resembles this shape. A round shape can be achieved with a ball or bowl. Square shapes can be made from a small box. Wind the wire around the shape. To get the best results, evenly space the wire each time it goes around the object. Shape a base from the extra wire that’s left at the bottom of the object. Repeat this step to create a base for the top of the wire shape. This a
