How Do You Make Oriental Paper Lanterns?
Oriental paper lanterns are often seen during Chinese New Year celebrations, where their warm glow heralds the arrival of spring and the return of long, sunny days. Cream and white are the traditional colors, but today, oriental paper lanterns can be found in almost any shape, size or color. Make some oriental paper lanterns for your next holiday celebration, dinner party, outdoor barbecue, or just to brighten up a drab corner of a room or hallway in your home. Step 1 Choose brightly colored paper, in a solid color or with a small printed pattern. If you are making the paper lanterns for a special occasion, such as a party, then choose colors that will match the theme and other decorations. Any thick, good-quality paper will work. Construction paper is an economical choice that will work fine, or choose the more expensive patterned paper with an oriental design for a fancier look. Step 2 Cut the paper into rectangles, one rectangle for each oriental paper lantern. The lanterns can be a
