- 1). Lay out your construction paper. Measure it out to 9 inches by 12 inches long. Cut out the outlined area, and then fold it lengthwise. Once that is done, your paper will look like a long, thin rectangular piece.
- 2). Make sure that the folded edge is facing towards you. Use your ruler to measure an inch from the top of the long rectangle. Draw a straight parallel line from left to right, an inch from the top edge of the rectangle.
- 3). Measure out and mark 1-inch increments directly on the fold line. Use the marks as a guide for your scissors, cutting 1-inch strips from the bottom edge and cutting straight upwards. Stop at the 1-inch line, and keep repeating this until the rectangle is fully cut with 1-inch strips.
- 4). Unfold your rectangular piece. Tape the long edges together, making sure that the edges are aligned. This should complete the body of your Chinese lantern.
- 5). To make a strap, measure out a piece of paper 6 inches long and 1-inch wide. Insert the ends of this this strip into the top of your lamp. Securely tape it into place, letting the body of the strap protrude like a loop that you can use for hanging your Chinese lantern.
- 6). Repeat this entire process on as many lamps you want to make for your home. Hang all of your lanterns on as long of a string as you see fit. From here, you can install your own lights inside them.
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