Top 5 Paper Lanterns for Upcoming Diwali!

1. TOP 5 PAPER LANTERNS WHICH YOU WOULD LOVE FOR THIS DIWALI SOURCE: ​https://blogbeats.me/blog/india/paper-lanterns-which-would-love-this-diwali/5d8c87d35c4cd90024d3b744 Paper Lanterns have been a decorative item for the last many years. People have been using this DIY for decorating their houses and as a decorative item for their parties. These are fun decorations that add to the funkiness of the parties. But, if look at the meaning and the emotions attached to these Paper lanterns, in many cultures like that of Japanese and Chinese hold great importance. These paper lamp hangings describe the joy, celebration, good fortune and longevity. These also act as a protection against evil. But keeping the history aside, if we look at the various types of Paper Lamps, each type of Lampshade is used for a different time and purpose. Below, we have listed some of the top Paper Lanterns craft ideas for you to make at home.

2. PAPER CUT PAPER LANTERNS These types of Lanterns are made by using the papers and cutting them in a specific shape and size. Basically, Paper cut paper lanterns are those type of DIYs which are made from thin, light and bright papers. These are of many forms where the simplest form includes a candle or a source of light placed inside a paper bag. The concept of Paper Lanterns is to emit a light from within a paper. The more complicated ones include Origami Lanterns or Wooden Lanterns. We have a basic video for you to try out the Paper Lanterns. DIY Paper Lanterns Making Craft For Diwali Decoration

3. PAPER CUPS PAPER LANTERNS Another idea to make a Paper Lantern is by using the paper cups. DIY is basically to do all the things by yourself with the help of the materials which you have. We all have Paper Cups at our houses and what better way to utilize them other than using them as a decorative material. Follow the following steps to create a beautiful Paper Cup Paper Lanterns:- ● The first point to keep in mind is to use paper cups of good quality so that they do not soak water and paint. ● Smaller cups are preferable. ● Paint the outside of the paper cups with the colors you like including the bottom of the cups. ● Now decorate the cups with small embellishments like a mirror or a bead, whatever you have. If you like, you can also add a personal touch by adding a name or something of relevance only to you. ● Now put a small cut at the bottom of the cup so that you are able to put Rice Lights into it. ● Your Paper cup Paper Lanterns are ready to use. Read ​Top 9 Items To Make Lanterns For Upcoming Diwali! ​​for more ideas​.

4. DIY Paper Lanterns If you want to craft a different type of Paper Lantern, something like that of a circle or of a square, you will have to put your art and craft skills to use. DIY Paper Lamps are the perfect fit not only for Diwali Decorations but also for Decorating your houses in daily routine. All you need is to be a little creative with the ideas and use them wisely. Also, if you are fascinated with the Japanese or Chinese cultures, what you can do is craft the Chinese and Japanese caricatures on top of the lampshades while making them in Red or orange shades. These look unmatchable enduring and related to these cultures perfectly. Watch the videos below for some inspiration. DIY Hanging Paper Lantern - How to Make Paper Lantern at Home

5. Origami Paper Lanterns Origami is a Japanese art of folding papers and creating new and unusual handmade crafts. This art date backs to the 1600s. In the modern era, every practice of folding paper refers to Origami and why not? The look and feel of Origami are so beautiful that nobody can resist them. We know that Paper Lanterns hold great meaning in Japanese culture, then what better other than combining both these Japanese traditions? Origami Paper Lanterns are made by using small square cutouts of papers and folding them in a specific manner and putting a candle or a source of light inside this paper structure.

6. Holy Idol Paper Lantern When we are talking about Diwali the first thing that comes to our mind is gods and religious idols. And we all love decorating our houses in different ways. Then we don’t think so that we can miss out decorating our houses with the presence of gods and goddesses. Holy Idol Paper Lanterns are those type of Lanterns which are of different shapes and sizes but have drawings and carvings of Holy Idols on top of them. Thus, we have talked about the Top 5 different types of Diwali Lanterns which can be made from paper. We know that Lampshades can be made from other materials as well, but undoubtedly, crafting them with papers is the easiest. Now, all you have to do is to gear up and start crafting.