Paper lanterns. Origami crafts

The lanterns are a nice decorative element for birthdays or children's parties and, most importantly, the child can make them very easily and contribute something done by himself. In Guiainfantil.com we show you how to make paper lanterns of different colors . It is a very entertaining origami craft

The lanterns are a nice decorative element for birthdays or children's parties and, most importantly, the child can make them very easily and contribute something done by himself.

In Guiainfantil.com we show you how to make paper lanterns of different colors . It is a very entertaining origami craft that enhances the development of the child's fine motor skills.Material:

Colored paper

  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Glue
  • Rule
  • How to make, step by step, origami lanterns

1. Grab a folio-sized paper and cut a strip about two centimeters long. Fold the rest of the paper and with the ruler make a horizontal stroke and under it vertical strokes, as in the image.

2. Cut with the scissors along the vertical lines, following the guide you previously made in step 1.

3. Open the sheet and stick it on both ends.

4. Use the excess strip to make the handle of the lantern.

Video tutorial to learn how to make an origami lantern

Handcrafted by

Juntines Planes