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An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

We know that lanterns are made by ordinary people themselves, unlike todays large-scale purchases. In fact, making lanterns is not difficult. It is simple to operate. Parents can complete the production together with their childrenlantern, not only can you experienceHandmade is fun and can also cultivate family ties. Check out how to make a small lantern quickly and easily.

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

Cut strips around the paper cups and divide them evenly!

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

The next step is to beautify the cup, (*^__^*)hehe..., give it a pointy shape.

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

This is the rough outline of the finished product. The sharp corners on the top are beautiful!

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

Then cut off the bottom of another prepared disposable cup, as shown in the picture, and then use double-sided tape to stick the bottom part to the sharp corner in the picture above.

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

Paste method, as shown below:

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

Then cut a circle around the cup with the bottom cut off.

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

Cut a circledisposable paper cup with double-sided tape Glue it to the lantern like this.

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

The hand-made lantern is almost complete, and it looks pretty. Haha, how about it? This method of making a hand-made lantern is quite simple!

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

The remaining steps to make a lantern by hand are quite simple, so I won’t go into details here, just look at the pictures!

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

Strung on the thread prepared in advance, and you’re done. The handmade lanterns made from disposable paper cups are all completed!

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival

A few simple steps. In fact, many small things in life are not difficult or boring. Use a little time to slow down and become a craftsman, feel the most natural and simple life breath, experience a rare good time, and give Give yourself and your family a good mood! If you feel that it cannot bring you visual beauty, you might as well take a look at the traditional Chinese holiday supplies produced by modern technology! Maybe you will find a new sense of beauty!

An illustrated tutorial on how to make lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival