Kongming Lantern [Specialty of Xiangyang, Hubei]

What is Kongming Lamp? Authentic Hubei Xiangyang specialty: Kongming Lantern

Content summary:Do you want to know what Kongming Lantern is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Xiangyang, Hubei Province - Kongmingdeng. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Kongmingdeng. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Kongmingdeng and the product characteristics of Kongmingdeng? How did the history of Kongming lanterns come about? The production method of Kongming lanterns, etc

Basic Introduction to Kongming Lantern

Kongming Lantern, also known as Sky Lantern, commonly known as Wishing Lantern, or Praying for Heaven Lantern. It is an ancient Han handicraft that was mostly used for military purposes in ancient times. Modern people often use Kongming lanterns for praying. Men, women, and children write down their wishes with their own hands, symbolizing successful harvest and happy years. It is usually released on major festivals such as Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) and Mid-Autumn Festival

Method for making Kongming lanterns

1. Material selection: Any type of paper can be used as the material for making Kongming lanterns, but selecting materials that are denser, lighter, and less likely to ignite is the best. For example, semi transparent paper

2. Design Concept (draw a rough design perspective): The design concept must take into account the position of the center of gravity of the sphere: try to avoid the center of gravity deviating from the vertical centerline in the design, and do not let the fire source burn the sphere during the ascent process.

2 Appearance, Meishi, Surface Processing: If the appearance design is asymmetric, attention must be paid to the position of the fire source and center of gravity<3. Weight of the sphere and size of the fire source: The weight of the sphere is related to its lift, which determines the temperature of the air heated by the fire source and the size of the sphere. Neither too heavy a sphere nor too small a fire source is suitable

III. Manufacturing Procedure:

1 Calculate the volume of the lamp body and the size of the segmented expansion

2 Use these unfolded dimensions to cut thick cardboard samples

3 Use a template to cut the skin of the factory

4 Bonding:

(1) There are two methods of bonding:

(a) Overlapping bonding method: After bonding, the bonding area will protrude from the surface of the ball

(b) After bonding, the bonded area should be flat on the spherical surface

(2) Adhesive steps:

(a) First, bond two pieces together

(b) Repeat the bonding step of (a) until the shape is completed

5. Installing the light source base: A base made of thin wire or thick cardboard is glued to the bottom of the lamp body, and a fuel tank made of aluminum foil or a lighter aluminum can is installed on the base<6. Test its stability: Use a hair dryer to blow up the lamp body, test its stability, and inspect for any holes

7. Painting and coloring