1, preparation tools: colored cardboard: choose cardboard with multiple colors as the main body of the lantern, and ensure that the cardboard has certain firmness and durability. Scissors: used to cut cardboard and other needed materials. Glue or double-sided tape: used to bond different parts of lanterns together. Pen and ruler: used to draw and measure the required size on cardboard. Rope or thread: used to hang lanterns.

2. Prepare the paper jam: select the paper jam of the required color and fold it in half. This will form two triangles, one of which is used to make the bottom of the lantern and the other is used to make the top of the lantern.

3. Making the bottom: Put the bottom of the triangle up and draw a small circle in the center of the bottom. Cut a part of triangular cardboard around this circle with scissors, which will form the opening at the bottom of the lantern.

4. Making the top: Put the top of another triangular cardboard upward and draw a small circle about 1/3 below the top. Cut a part of triangular cardboard around this circle with scissors, which will form the opening at the top of the lantern.

5. Assemble lanterns: place the openings of two triangular cardboard opposite each other and stick them with glue or double-sided tape. Make sure that the two openings are completely aligned, so that the glue or double-sided tape can be firmly fixed.

6. Add a string: Select a string or thread and pass through the opening at the top of the lantern. Tie a knot at each end of the rope to ensure the firmness of the rope. Hang the rope at the right height, so that the lantern can be hung at the required position.

7. Decorate lanterns: You can decorate lanterns with colored cardboard or other materials to increase their beauty and interest. For example, you can add stickers and patterns to lanterns, or draw with colored pens.

8. Adjust the height of the lantern: You can adjust the height of the lantern by adjusting the length of the string as needed. Make sure that the lantern is hung in the right position and will not touch other objects or the ground.

The origin of lanterns

Lantern is an ancient lighting tool, and its origin can be traced back to ancient times. According to historical records, lanterns were originally made of animal fat by people in the Western Han Dynasty. With the passage of time, the materials and styles of lanterns are constantly changing, but their basic function remains unchanged, that is, providing lighting.

Lanterns are made of various materials, including paper, satin and glass. Among them, red paper lanterns are the most common, because red has auspicious and festive symbolic significance in China culture. Lanterns have different shapes, such as round, oval and square, as well as various patterns and decorations.

3. The origin of lanterns is closely related to the traditional culture of China. In ancient China, lanterns were an important cultural symbol and were used in various occasions, such as sacrifices, festivals, weddings and funerals. Lantern is not only a lighting tool, but also bears people's respect for gods, ancestors and traditional culture.

4. The production and use of lanterns are also related to folk customs. For example, there is a saying that in order to prevent ghosts from wandering, people will hang red lanterns at the door on the Ghost Festival on the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month. There is also a saying that during the Lantern Festival, people will hang lanterns of various shapes to celebrate reunion and happiness.