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Hand-made childlike, parent-child co-creation! DIY lantern material package Guidline

From the selection of materials to the creative idea, create a unique Lantern Festival lantern decoration

As a mom, I'm always looking for fun activities to do with my kids. This year, I decided to take my children to make lanterns and experience the fun of traditional culture.

In the process of searching for lantern materials, I discovered the good thing of DIY lantern material kits, which not only saved me the time of running around to buy them, but also made lantern making easier and more fun.

 Why Choose a DIY Lantern Material Kit?

Convenience: The lantern DIY kit usually contains all kinds of materials needed to make lanterns, such as lantern paper, lantern skeletons, lantern handles, LED lights, etc., all of which save us the trouble of shopping around.

Variety: There are a wide variety of lantern material packages on the market, ranging from traditional lanterns to creative lanterns. Depending on the child's preference and age, we can choose the right material package.

Simplicity: The kit usually comes with detailed instructions for making it, so even kindergarten children can easily complete the DIY of toddler lanterns under the guidance of teachers or parents. 

Where to buy lantern materials?

In addition to DIY lantern material kits, if you want more freedom to be creative, you can also purchase various lantern materials separately. Here are some common channels to buy:

• Stationery stores: Many stationery stores sell basic lantern materials such as lantern paper, lantern skeletons, etc.
• Art Club: The art club has a wider variety of lantern paper materials and painted lantern materials to choose from, which is suitable for friends who want to take on advanced challenges.
• Online store: The online store is the most convenient way to buy lantern materials, not only with a variety of options, but also with easy price comparison.
• Lantern DIY: Start from scratch and create a unique style

Choose the type of lantern: Whether it's a traditional lantern, a paper lantern, a three-dimensional lantern, or a creative shaped lantern, you can choose according to your preferences.

Prepare the materials: If you choose the DIY lantern kit, you can prepare it directly according to the instructions. If you want to match the materials yourself, you will need to prepare lantern paper, lantern skeletons, glue, scissors, decorations, etc.

Making a lantern skeleton: A lantern skeleton can be made using materials such as wire, bamboo skewers, cardboard, and more.

Glue the lantern paper: Cut the lantern paper to the appropriate size and stick it to the lantern skeleton.

Decorative lanterns: Lanterns can be decorated with paint, paper cutouts, stickers, etc., to make them more distinctive.

My hand-made experience sharing

I took the students to make paper lanterns and three-dimensional lanterns. We used lantern paper made of different materials and painted various patterns on the lanterns. The children were so excited about making their own lanterns that they were creative with their creations to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Seeing their happy smiles, I think it's all worth it!

Idea: Make your lantern stand out from the rest

• Painted lanterns: Patterns are drawn on lantern paper using watercolors, acrylic paints, etc.
• Paper lanterns: Cut lantern paper into various shapes and glue it to the lantern.
• Lanterns: Lanterns made of different materials in the shape of animals, cartoon characters, etc.

DIY lanterns are not only a fun handicraft activity, but also a good opportunity for children/students to be creative and experience traditional culture. This year, why not make lanterns with your children and create wonderful memories?

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