I. Materials:

Colored paper (it is best to choose paper that is not easy to tear);

Scissors;

Glue or tape;

Transparent tape (optional);

Colored pen or ribbon (optional).

Second, the steps:

1. Preparation materials: First, prepare the required colored paper, scissors and glue. If you want to add some effects, you can also prepare colored pens or ribbons to decorate lanterns.

2. Making the lantern body: Take a piece of colored paper, fold it in half, and then cut the petal shape inward from the folded edge. Be careful not to cut the whole paper and let the petals connect in the middle of the paper.

3. Unfold the lantern: Unfold the cut petal-shaped paper, thus forming the shape of the lantern. Then the two ends are bonded or fixed with adhesive tape to form a cone shape, thus forming the basic structure of the lantern.

4. Decorate lanterns: The surface of lanterns can be decorated with colored pens or ribbons to increase the artistic sense and aesthetic feeling of lanterns. You can also draw patterns on transparent adhesive paper and stick them on the surface of lanterns, which is more vivid.

5. Add lighting: Finally, put a small LED lamp, candle or light bulb inside the lantern, and light it to make it shine charming.

6. Pay attention to safety: Before lighting the lantern, make sure the structure of the lantern is firm, and pay attention to the safe use of the lamp to avoid fire or other accidents.

Through the above steps, you can make a simple and beautiful paper lantern. This kind of lantern does not need much materials and manual skills. It is suitable for children to make by hand, which can not only cultivate their hands-on ability, but also create beautiful works.