INSECT LANTERN

Popular science attribute

Internationally, insect lanterns are not only a form of decoration but also an important vehicle for science education.

For instance, we present children with knowledge about insects in the form of popularization through projects like the Shanghai Insect Museum of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, where visitors can gain a deeper understanding by exploring insect culture and related knowledge, and the Chinese lantern projects we have participated in are often presented to children in the form of knowledge popularization.

Such as World Flower Garden lantern show in BeiJing. We present children with a natural art landscape that lights up at night in the form of knowledge popularization.

In some application cases of science and technology museums and botanical gardens, we give insect lanterns more educational significance. For example, by setting up insect introduction boards around the lanterns and on-site explanations, visitors can learn about insects while enjoying the lanterns. This lantern display combined with popular science education. Not only improves the experience of visitors, but also effectively spreads scientific knowledge.

Different Chinese lanterns

Insect lanterns, through the integration of modern electronic technology, increase the design of body movements. Insect lanterns can emit brilliant light at night and simulate the real actions of insects. All this insect models look more lifelike. For example, we can create an insect model using high-grade transparent acrylic material. And equip it with mechanical structures like gears and springs to achieve a dynamic display of the insect. Also, we can program flowers to open and close naturally, and use this technique to make insect lanterns move more smoothly.

Design inspiration of Chinese lanterns

Insect lanterns are inspired by nature. And designers crafting artistic designs based on insects’ shapes, colors, and habits.

These lanterns are not only a visual enjoyment, but also a true restoration of the insect habitat. Designers study how insects move and act in the wild to make the lanterns more lively and engaging.

For example, in some exhibitions, the scenes of insect lanterns recreate tropical rainforests or other ecological environments, making the audience feel as if they are in the world of insects. Restoring the environment helps people enjoy the lighting and sparks interest in insects and their homes, serving an educational purpose. The design helps kids learn about insects, their importance, and how to care for nature while they enjoy the lanterns.

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Technological process

The lantern artisans are welding the insect shapes, a process that is quite lengthy. With the complex joints and body structure of insects, the craftsmen will do their utmost to weld and showcase them.

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Welded Chinese lantern structure.
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Workers are welding the steel structure of Chinese lantern.

Most of the lanterns end up looking like unpainted 3D models, so that they look like sculptures.

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From white to real insect colors, this painting work requires access to many complex tools, and this step also requires experienced artists to complete.

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The worker is comparing paint colors carefully
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The workers are spray-painting the colors of the lantern.

We have provided renderings of the finished lights during the day and night.

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