Making Paper Lanterns

Further improvements:

cscholberg — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:49:40 +0000

Your paper lantern can be made to look even prettier by adding decorative objects to it. This makes the already attractive paper lanterns attract much more attention. To do this you can add objects like ribbons, glitter, small dolls and so on. They can also be made of different papers of different colours to make them much more unique and stand out from the usual and conventional white and cream coloured paper lanterns. Beads and needles can be used to bring about some sort of shine and brightness to the overall outlook of the gorgeous lanterns.

Finishing touches:

cscholberg — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:48:44 +0000

After the handle is made, either staple it to the edges or use glue to stick it. The paper lantern is now ready to use. Place a small electric bulb or candle inside and light it. Hang up the paper lantern on the wall hangers and watch your house glow with its graceful and beautiful light. Many paper lanterns can be made using this simple and cost effective method and it can be used to decorate your house during celebrations of all the festive seasons. Several countries use the paper lanterns for national festivals as part of the celebrations.

Methodology:

cscholberg — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:47:53 +0000

Follow these steps to create your own unique paper lantern:

Fold the paper in half into a long thin rectangular shape.
Make a series of cuts in the folded part using the scissors. But do not cut too close to the edge and leave a one inch gap from both edges.
Now unfold the paper and join the two edges that have been left out using a stapler or glue. Let the lantern dry if glue has been used.
Now cut a sheet of the required length (approximately 6 inches normally) and width (normally half an inch). This will act as the handle for the lantern.

Initial requisites:

cscholberg — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:47:08 +0000

A simple paper lantern will not require a lot of raw materials, which some more intricate ones may require. All that this simplistic design requires is a sheet of paper, glue, a paper clip, sellotape, a ruler, a pencil and a pair of scissors. The scissors must be used only under the supervision of an adult when children are helping to make the lanterns. Besides these materials, one may use paint, stickers or any other fancy materials to make the paper lantern a pleasure to the eye. The paper lanterns bring happiness to both the mind and the soul through their dazzling light.

Making Paper Lanterns: The Beginning

cscholberg — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:46:17 +0000

A paper lantern adds a warm ambient glow to every room. They were previously only available in white but nowadays they are available in every colour imaginable. There are different varieties of lanterns that can be made using different materials. One such paper lantern is the Chinese rice paper lantern. The simplicity of these lanterns is based on the fact that they are made from paper only with no internal constructions at all. To reproduce these lights takes only a few minutes and a single sheet of paper.