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Tutorial on how to make a small hollow lantern by hand from clay

Tutorial on how to make a small hollow lantern by hand from clay

Lanterns, also known as lanterns, are an ancient traditional Chinese handicraft that originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. Every year around the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, every household hangs up red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere.

Share a creative handmade tutorial to make mini lanterns with wire and clay. You can freely choose the color of the clay, and after it is ready, you can hang it in your car as a decoration. Do you guys like it a little bit? Prepare the materials and follow along!~

Tutorial on how to make a small hollow lantern by hand from clay

1. Wrap the wire around the stick-shaped object and cut out a semicircle.

Tutorial on how to make a small hollow lantern by hand from clay

2. Use strong glue or hot melt glue to glue 6 semicircular pieces and 2 perfect round wires.

Tutorial on how to make a small hollow lantern by hand from clay

3. In this way, the skeleton of the lantern is ready.

Tutorial on how to make a small hollow lantern by hand from clay

4. Mix porcelain jade clay and clay at a ratio of 2:1 to make 6 thin slices.

Tutorial on how to make a small hollow lantern by hand from clay

5. Attach the sheet to the frame and cut off the excess.

Tutorial on how to make a small hollow lantern by hand from clay

6. Add tassels, lanyards and decorative patterns, and a beautiful clay lantern is complete~