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Today I'll Show You How to Use Paper Cups Which to Make a Chinese Red Lantern

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

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Step 2: The paper cup was cutted finished

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Step 3: Trim the upper edge of the paper cup

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Step 4: Use another paper cup to make the lantern lid

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Step 5: Use red cotton thread through the center of the lantern's lid and bottom

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Step 6: Stick lid and bottom with a red narrow strip of paper;

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Step 7: Use red pigment to change the color of paper to red

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Step 8: Use the cutted paper to make the tassel

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Step 9: Assembled the parts of lantern

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Now, your Chinese red lantern is finished, do you think it's very easy?

 

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