The revolving lantern was known in ancient times as the Pan Chi lantern (Qin and Han Dynasties), Xianyin candle, Zhuanlu lantern (Tang Dynasty), and Horse riding lantern (Song Dynasty). It is one of the traditional festival toys and a type of lantern. Commonly seen on New Years Eve, Lantern Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and other festivals, it is also called marquee lanterns and revolving lanterns. Tutorial on using red envelopes to make revolving lanterns to welcome the upcoming New Year, let’s learn to do it~
You need to prepare 32 red envelopes and fold them at one quarter.
Take the long part and fold it back again.
The 16 red envelopes are processed in the same way, and then pasted in groups of 8.
Add tassels and lanyards separately, and then staple the two together.
Take another red envelope, fold it in half, and seal it to form a butterfly shape.
Repeat 16 times and tie them all together.
As shown above, staple the two parts together.
The festive revolving lantern is completed~