Paper lantern have been a practical and ceremonial use for paper for a very long time. From folded designs to cut and tessellated creased models, paper lanterns, lamps and shades are a very rich vein of paper art to explore. Lanterns can be a simple paper box or an intricate kirigami masterpiece, but they are always fascinating to behold.
Paper Lantern Craft
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How To Make An Easy Origami Paper Diya (Indian Diwali Lamp)
There are many origami models based on traditional Japanese culture, but as the craft has spread, other cultures have slowly joined in. I didn’t find many Indian origami designs growing up, so several years ago, I designed my…
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Walking Through Paper and Broken Articulated Surfaces
Paper is a wonderful thing; So full of hope and possibility in its blankness. Those of us who write and draw know this, and so do those who dabble in crafting it into art, and toys, and objects…