1, required materials and preparation work area: colored balloons; Transparent adhesive tape or double-sided adhesive tape; Scissors; Thread or rope; LED candle or small light bulb (optional). Spread newspapers or plastic sheets in a clean work area to prevent the desktop from getting dirty. Get all the materials and tools ready.
2. Inflate the balloon and fasten the balloon: Inflate the colored balloon to the required size. You can choose different colors and sizes according to your personal preference. Tie a string or string at the bottom of the inflatable balloon to hang lanterns. Make sure that the rope is long enough to meet your suspension requirements.
3. Glue water or double-sided tape: Apply transparent tape or double-sided tape evenly on the balloon surface. You can apply it to the upper part or the whole surface of the balloon, depending on the effect you want. Glue or double-sided tape will be used to fix decorations in the following steps.
4. Sticking decorations: On the balloon coated with glue or double-sided tape, start sticking decorations. These decorations can be colored paper, ribbons, flowers and so on, depending on your creativity and theme.
5, drying time to cut off the excess: let the decorations dry on the surface of the balloon to ensure that they are firmly stuck to the balloon. This may take some time, depending on the glue or double-sided tape used. Once the decoration is dry and fixed, carefully cut off the excess part of the balloon with scissors to present a neat appearance.
6. Add a light source (optional): If you plan to make the balloon lantern glow, you can put an LED candle or a small light bulb in the balloon. Make sure that the power cord passes through the bottom of the balloon correctly to connect the power supply.
7. Lighting the balloon lantern: If you selected the lighting option, you can now connect the power supply and light the balloon lantern. If you don't choose the lighting option, you can hang it in a desired location, such as a celebration.
8. Balloon lanterns are simple and beautiful decorations, which can be used for birthdays, celebrations, weddings and other occasions. The production process is full of fun, and you can customize different styles of balloon lanterns according to your theme and creativity. I hope you like this interesting handicraft activity!
The meaning of lanterns
1, Celebrations and Celebrations: Lanterns are often used in various celebrations, such as Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and weddings. They symbolize celebration, jubilation and joy, adding color and atmosphere to special occasions.
2. Hope and wish: Some people will write down their wishes or wishes on lanterns and then release them. This is considered as a prayer ceremony, hoping that wishes can be realized, so lanterns also represent the symbol of hope and wishes.
3. Cultural Tradition and Folk Custom: The production and use of lanterns is a kind of traditional culture and folk custom, which reflects the history and values of a specific region or culture. In some places, Lantern Festival celebration is a traditional activity, attracting tourists and spectators.
4. Art and Aesthetics: Lanterns usually have exquisite design and decoration, so they also represent art and aesthetics. People appreciate the color, shape and craft of lanterns as a visual artistic expression.
5. Light and hope: Lantern radiates light, which is sometimes regarded as a symbol of overcoming darkness and hope. This is also in line with the tradition of celebrating festivals and new years, and represents the beginning of a new year or a new stage.