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History of Paper Lanterns

Chinese Lanterns, Lanterns, Paper Lanterns

Need of paper lanterns

In the market there are a lot of different lanterns of different shapes and sizes and are of different colors .But none of them are as useful as the paper lanterns. As they are cheap and reliable and easy to make, people all over the world are after these lanterns. It’s like a candle placed inside a paper bag. Its construction is simple and yes, but of course it is popular in China, Japan, and Europe. After going through this article you will know why everyone needs one of these precious lanterns and why are they so popular all over the world.

Chinese Lanterns

The Chinese version of these lamps is very unique for their quality and have they spread a mild and uniform light around the four corners of your room. The main thing that you need is a foolproof fabric, light-post globe and a standard grip head. It is of 5 type’s .The Baby’s Bottom is a miniature class and can be made in all forms of shapes. The second one is the tall and cylindrical Rolling Paper. The third one is the popular Big Red which is a round mid size lantern. The last two are the differently shaped Crystal Magic and the Buddha’s Gastronomy.

Japanese Lanterns

Japan may be a small island but these lanterns were popular from the very beginning. They are used during the festive season. The traditional styles include bonbori and chōchin and on them are written a special type of lettering called the chōchin moji. The previously described Red Lanterns were once used in the brothels and this has been reflected in the Red Light District term. Nowadays these red lanterns are used as advertisements hung just outside the bars and restaurants. Thus they have been popular from the ancient times. They can be of very good use when decorating your own living room.

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Light up your Christmas Eve

What do you when its Christmas time and you don’t have money to buy lights and decorate your room? Well, I suggest you make your own stained glass Christmas paper lantern, which s a beautiful Christmas decoration for your room .The things that you need are a paper lamp shade, felt tip pens, black paint. Draw a simple and bold design of the lantern. Then start working on its design. The first thing that you need is erect lantern. It should be provided with the assembly instructions. Complete the design; paint the background of the lantern black.

Advantages of Paper Lanterns

These colorful lanterns are simple to manufacture and are easy to use. They are also cheaper. They will brighten up your than the average ordinary lamps. You can use different colors for different results and are hung up from the ceiling light in your home. When they are turned on they will glow like a stained glass window in a church on a sunny day. Filmmakers use it for lighting in motion picture production also known as “China Balls” thus providing a soft, edgeless light to a scene. Thus we should make our own lanterns than buying it from the market.