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Tutorial on how to make paper lanterns, a must-have for the holidays!

Tutorial on how to make paper lanterns, a must-have for the holidays! Tutorial on how to make paper lanterns, a must-have for the holidays!

How can we decorate Christmas and New Year without lanterns that illuminate happiness? Cute and exquisite small paper lanterns are your best choice. Simple craftsmanship, simple materials, and Take a little time, it’s that simple!


Tutorial on how to make paper lanterns, a must-have for the holidays!




Tutorial on how to make paper lanterns, a must-have for the holidays!


1. First of all, the tools you need to prepare are: colored paper, cutters, pliers and some wire, and of course an awl or needle, which will be used to drill holes.




Tutorial on how to make paper lanterns, a must-have for the holidays!


2. The colored paper needs to be two different colors and the size is 7/4 inch * 9 inches. (The unit here is inches, you can change it as needed)




Tutorial on how to make paper lanterns, a must-have for the holidays!


3. Then draw 3 lines on the back of the colored paper, the middle line is the center line, and the distance between the west lines on both sides and the narrow edge is 1/4 inch.