Step 1: Fold the origami into 8 equal parts according to the fold line.

Step 2: Fold the origami into 16 equal parts, and make wavy creases by alternately folding mountain folds and valley folds.

Step 3: Fold the lower right corner to the crease of the second layer.

Step 4: Make a crease in the lower right corner, then open it, turn back the layers 1 and 2, and start from the third layer and fold the lower right corner to the crease of the fourth layer.

Fifth, other layers are folded by the same folding method, and finally the origami is completely opened. You can finish the lantern.

China Lantern, also known as Lantern, is an ancient traditional handicraft of Han nationality. Originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 2 100 years ago, red lanterns symbolizing reunion were hung around the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month to create a festive atmosphere.

Later, lanterns became a symbol of happiness for the people of China. Through the inheritance and development of lantern artists in past dynasties, colorful varieties and exquisite craftsmanship have been formed. There are palace lanterns, gauze lanterns, chandeliers and so on. From the modeling point of view, there are figures, landscapes, flowers and birds, dragons and phoenixes, fish and insects, etc. Besides, there are lanterns for people to enjoy.