DIY Lotus Lantern Craft Tutorial Using Paper Cup & Paper

Learn how to make a beautiful DIY Lotus Lantern using just a paper cup and paper! This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the process of creating your lotus lantern, perfect for adding a touch of nature-inspired decor to your home or for special occasions.

Lotus lanterns are a beautiful and traditional decoration used in many festivals and events in Asian cultures. These lanterns are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they also hold symbolic meaning. They are often associated with enlightenment, purity, and spiritual awakening. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of creating a lotus lantern using simple materials like a paper cup and paper. Whether you are looking to decorate your home, create a unique gift, or simply enjoy a relaxing craft activity, this DIY lotus lantern tutorial is perfect for all skill levels.

Lotus Lantern Craft Made With Paper & Paper Cup

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Supplies & Tools

Scissors
Double Sided Tape
Paper Cup
Yellow Thread
Colored Papers ( Pink, Light Green)
Candle

Lotus Lantern Craft Instruction

Step #1: Taking A Yellow Color Paper Cup

Firstly, take a yellow paper cup & cut it vertically from the upper side by using scissors.

Step #2: Cutting A Yellow Color Paper Cup

Make a horizontal cut as shown in the image.

Step #3: Putting Thread Into The Holes

Cut all the upper part of the cup & make two holes just opposite to each other one on the left & other right side. Take a yellow thread & put it into those holes in the same manner as shown in the above image.

Step #4: Knotting The Thread

Here, we knot the thread from the top side.

Step #5: Folding The Triangle Shape Pink Paper From The Middle

Take a pink color paper & cut it into a triangle shape & fold it vertically half from the center to make creases.

Step #6: Again Fold It Into A Triangle

Now, again fold it to make a triangle shape.

Step #7: Fold The Top Of Triangle To The Center

Fold the top of the triangle toward the center as shown in the above image. Take a black marker and draw a curvy line on the paper & make a cut along the outline that we drew.

Step #8: Applying Double Sided Tape On Flower

Now, unfold the flower outline. Apply double-sided tape on each petal corner of the flower.

Step #9: Putting Paper Cup At Center Of Pink Flower

Pasting the paper cup in the center of the flower.

Step #10: Make A Zig-Zag Strip By Folding Green Paper

Take a piece of green paper & cut it into the shape of a rectangle and fold it to make a zig-zag strip.

Step #11: Attaching Both Ends Of Zig-Zag Strip

Now, take the zig-zag strip & fold it from the center & attach both the ends of strip & press it from the lower middle by using your fingers.

Step #12: Making One More Zig-Zag Strip

Make one more zig-zag strip from green paper by following the same instructions as we mentioned above.

Step #13: Complete Making Strip

Make one more zig-zag strip & paste all three of them with each other by using double-sided tape to make a leaf part of the lotus flower.

Step #14: Pasting Lotus Flower On The Leaf Part

Pasting the lotus flower on the center of the leaf.

This Is The Final Look Of Our Lotus Lantern Craft!

Complete the lotus flower lantern by putting a candle in the paper cup.

Hurry, we have created a beautiful lotus lantern craft. In conclusion, creating a DIY lotus lantern using a paper cup and paper is a fun and creative way to add a touch of elegance to any space. Not only is it a simple and affordable craft project, but it also provides an opportunity to showcase one’s artistic skills. Whether it’s for a special occasion or simply to bring a warm glow to a room, this tutorial offers an easy and enjoyable way to create a beautiful lotus lantern. Don’t forget to drop your comment in the comment section.

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DIY Lotus Lantern Craft Tutorial Using Paper Cup & Paper

Lotus Lantern Craft Made With Paper & Paper Cup

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