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How to Make a Chinese Paper Lantern: "On the fifteenth day of the first month of the Chinese calendar (the last day of the Chinese New Year), the Lantern Festival is celebrated, and it's a time to decorate with lanterns of all kinds. Kids and adults of all ages can also celebrate this holiday by creating paper lanterns and placing them around the house.Steps
- Assemble your supplies. These are listed below under 'Things You'll Need'.
- Measure out an inch (2.54cm) across the width of the paper. Cut off the top and set it on the side for later. This will be the lantern's handle.
- Fold the paper lengthwise (a hot dog fold).
- Measure out an inch (2.54cm) from the top of the fold. This will be the 'stop cut' line.
- Make one inch (2.54cm) interval lines across the paper and cut along the lines. Stop at the top line.
- Carefully fold the paper the other way. Making this fold will help you hide any pencil marks.
- Use a small piece of clear tape to connect the two paper ends together. Repeat on the other side.
- Staple on the handle.
- Hang up your paper lantern somewhere in the house. Make several lanterns to decorate fully.
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Tips
- Adults may want to prepare the craft by measuring out lines and have kids cut the paper, with supervision.
Things You'll Need
- Construction paper, one for each lantern
- Scissors
- Clear tape
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Stapler
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Sources and Citations
- Kaboose.com, Chinese Paper Lantern, http://crafts.kaboose.com/lantern1.html – research source
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