Folding bamboo and gluing cellophane to make star lanterns will help children excitedly learn about traditional toys as well as develop creativity and learn patience.
Accordingly, parents can make special star lanterns with their children to prepare for the feast and watch the moon.
The way to make lanterns is also quite simple, prepare 10 smooth bamboo strips about 40 to 50cm long, 5 8cm short supports, soft wire, scissors, glue and red and yellow cellophane sheets.
Place 5 bamboo sticks in the shape of a five-pointed star on the floor. Wrap the wire around the end of the bamboo stick, then tighten it with small pliers to ensure firmness. Repeat similarly to complete the second star face.
Tie the vertices of the two stars together, then thread the short bamboo strips into the pentagon at the center of the two frames. Skillfully push lightly to make the star frame bulge into a 3-dimensional hollow block.
Tie a long bamboo handle tightly to a downward-facing wing as a handle, creating a solid support to prepare for pasting glossy paper.
At this stage, parents can teach children to use a brush to apply glue along the bamboo trunk and then apply each piece of glossy paper to flatten the star petals.
If necessary, you can use scissors to trim the edges of excess paper for a more beautiful star lantern. Don't forget to attach glitter strings or attach colored paper tassels around the sharp peaks to increase color.
Instead of burning candles, install a mini battery-powered glowing light in the center of the lamp to help it glow brighter. This traditional folk toy helps families have more memorable memories during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
