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At the 2024 Chinese New Year, in the well-known world of Chinese lantern display of the Chinese people, hovering a 202.4 meter dragon meaning 2024, the unique dream of the overall light, the mouth spewing smoke, different from traditional craft of lantern making, this time the surface of the dragon scale is made of environmentally friendly concept of mineral water bottles, becoming a highlight of the world of 2024 lantern fesival! Highly praised by tourists!
This is not the first time that Forest Painting Lantern participated in the Lantern World. Since the Lantern World was completed at the end of 2018, Forest Painting Lantern has participated in the lantern making and design of the lantern world for three years. The world of lanterns symbolizes the highest craftsmanship of lanterns!
Forest Painting Lantern is adhering to the continuous progress, continuous research and development, with superb lantern making technics and highly imaginative products to the world!
Let me take you into our lantern world of lantern making, see how lanterns are born!
Since 2018, Forest Painting Lantern has participated in the planning and production of lantern making projects of Chineses New Year and Lantern Festival, night market economy, China light festival, simulation of dinosaur animals and other projects around the world, Singapore Marina Park, China Lantern World, parks across the United States, and many cultural tourism groups in China.
Forest Painting Lantern has been highly recognized by the partners, we are also adhering to the strict requirements of our own, the Chinese intangible cultural heritage to the world!
The evolution of Chinese lanterns
Chinese lanterns have been updated and iterated since the 1980s, and computers were not popular in China around 1980. The older generation of design artists mostly used hand-drawn paper. In recent years, with the development of the scientific and technological information age, China’s lantern industry has kept pace with The Times and paid more attention to the combination of original and modern equipment. Curators are also racking their brains for the diversity of lantern exhibitions.
China Lantern-making technique
From the initial bamboo weaving process of traditinonal China lanterns, to the current rigorous attitude to the shape of lanterns, tourists can see the progress of lanterns in recent years. This is not only a lot of artistic requirements for artists, for welders, art is also a compulsory course!
Chinese lantern led lights
In order to ensure the durability of the lantern, anti-rust treatment and stability testing of the light source are essential! From low voltage to high voltage, from candlelight to light bulb to LED light strip, the lighting changes, Chinese lanterns have become more energy-saving and environmentally friendly, at the same time the work of the internal light source of the device is also more complicated.
What is the surface of the China lanterns?
The more complex the shape, the more difficult it is to paper the surface silk! Smooth and flat surface is the standard for judging quality! The clean adhesive surface is a test for the pasting workers!
Artists endow Chinese lanterns with souls
In the decades of updating iterations of China lanterns, artists have played a decisive role. Every detail of color, material, light and styling is carefully considered and executed by the artist. They can be called the soul of Chinese lanterns, leading the future development direction of lanterns!
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1.Can one make a Chinese lantern by oneself? How long will it take?
If you want to make a traditional Chinese paper lantern, it might only take a few hours to complete. However, if you’re looking to create a set of large-scale China lanterns like those used in New Year or Lantern Festival displays, it could take up to a month. The lanterns used in festivals are highly complex and can be hazardous, so they are not recommended for non-professionals. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact us.
2.Is the craftsmanship of China lanterns very complicated?
Yes, while the process of making traditional Chinese lanterns may seem simple at first glance, putting it into practice isn’t that easy. If this article doesn’t cover what you’re looking for, you can explore other lantern-making guides—for example, this step-by-step tutorial on crafting a fish lantern. Hope it helps!
3.Can countries outside China also host Chinese lantern exhibitions?
Absolutely! Chinese lantern exhibitions are held in dozens of countries worldwide every year. Whether for Chinese festivals like Lunar New Year, Lantern Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival, or Western holidays such as Christmas and Easter, Chinese lanterns have universal appeal. Their versatility allows for custom designs to match any theme or personal preference.
