How to use paper cups to make a Chinese red lantern
When you want to make a easy Chinese lantern, you’ll find the traditional materials of lanterns were not very easy be prepared. Today I’ll show you how to use paper cups which were in everybody’s home to make a Chinese red lantern.
Materials: Paper cup, red paint, plastic rod, red cotton thread
Tools: Brushes, scissors
Step 1: According to pictures, cut paper cups
Step 1: According to pictures, cut paper cups
Step 2: The paper cup was cut finished
Step 2: The paper cup was cut finished
Step 3: Trim the upper edge of the paper cup
Step 3: Trim the upper edge of the paper cup
Step 4: Use another paper cup to make the lantern lid
Step 4: Use another paper cup to make the lantern lid
Step 5: Use red cotton thread through the center of the lantern’s lid and bottom
Step 5: Use red cotton thread through the center of the lantern's lid and bottom
Step 6: Stick lid and bottom with a red narrow strip of paper;
Step 6: Stick lid and bottom with a red narrow strip of paper;
Step 7: Use red pigment to change the color of paper to red
Step 7: Use red pigment to change the color of paper to red
Step 8: Use the cut paper to make the tassel
Step 8: Use the cut paper to make the tassel
Step 9: Assembled the parts of lantern
Step 9: Assembled the parts of lantern
Now, your Chinese red lantern is finished, do you think it’s very easy?
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Hi I came across your site when researching craft ideas for our playgroup for 3 year olds. Thank you so much for th great ideas.
Linda
Oh this is the lantern I’ve been looking for, easy to do and simple in presentation.
I’ve been looking for JUST this lantern to do with my class for Chinese New Year! Thanks so much for the wonderful instructions!
~Pam
It’s easy to prepare and make. Thank you very much for sharing.
looks like just the thing I am looking for to engage my students with Chinese lantern making. I will have a go and then if its easy I will get my children to make them. We are looking at lantern making this term and different ideas for a variety of lantern
styles.
Hi thanks this website has helped me and my friends Katie and becky alot thank you soo much
Where can i put the candle or make it lit up ??
I love this wonderful idea. Thanks. One helpful hint though, cutted is not a word, it just cut.
Thank you. This was helpful
Finally this is perfect I was looking for a lantern that was a bit different!
I like this recycled idea. Let’s Go Green and save the earth!
Thank you for this valuable information as my school required me to make a lantern.
Thank you for the valuable information.
How did you get the two ends to stick? And how did you tie the ribbon?
what material we have to use for more efficient fly
not very clear
I need fancy lantern for the festival in my restaurant currently Im in UAE any suggestion to whom i can contact
how did you make the two sides stick?
i love your lanterns
Hey. I just want to know that how will I be able to put a light i the center? My question may be wrong, but is it used without the light in the center? NO OFFENSE please.
it was so helpful for my presentation bout chinese culture.. u helped a lot!!! thank you ! <3
Interesting and something different but last part not very clear. How to do the tassle and what material? After that, how to join it to the base? Do I have to cut a small hole to get it through or stick? NO OFFENSE please.
Thank you for sharing your idea.It has been really wonderful to know that their are other ways of making lanterns apart from making usual lanterns out of manila cards folded into half rectangle and than cut into strips to the edge.Do share some more crafts ideas related to various themes like animals (zoo,farm,pet),vegetables,weather,festivals(ramadan eid,deepavali,chinese new year)and many other themes.Thank You.
Thx so much! Perfect for my presentation on Chinese biscuits
this is very nice lantern….thank you
This thing stinks! I tried to make one and it was way smaller and worser than the picture!
thanks bro i needed this exact thing for my class decorations