First, preparation materials: balloons, white latex, cardboard. The first is the handmade balloon lanterns. Step 2: Mix the white latex. It is best to mix the white latex with water at the ratio of 1:4 before use. Remember to wear gloves.

2. Making handmade lanterns with balloons Step 2: Prepare the bracket. Put the balloon on the bracket. This step is to prevent the white latex from sticking the balloon to the table. Then, we paste crepe paper on the balloon with white latex, taking care to avoid the balloon being punctured.

3. Then stick a rope on the mold, or use a soft wooden pole to make lanterns. Candles and lights can be hung in the finished lanterns. If it doesn't look good enough, you can add some decorations. Hang some ribbons or something.

4. Then cut off the upper structure of the rope and attach a handle. Remember to use it when it is dry. White latex is toxic and can't touch nose, mouth and eyes.

The principle of lanterns

Using the principle of air convection. The candles around the lantern expand and rise when heated, and the air above them is squeezed out. The flowing air blows the shape of the propeller in the lamp and rotates like an apple peel that is constantly peeled off, thus driving the pattern on the lamp to rotate.