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The motherlands of decorative paper lanterns are China and Japan. However, nowadays, they are admired by many and are a popular choice for many occasions. Decorative paper lanterns are made in China and are usually put on the ground or suspended. These lanterns differ in shape, found crafted in square, oval and many other forms. Presently, paper lanterns come in multiple colours suitable for any occasion, though traditionally they are white.

Various calming terms and sayings are used on lanterns such as peace, strength, love etc.Decorative paper lanterns normally come in five types, called “crystal magic”, “rolling paper”, “baby’s bottom”, “tomato lights” and “Buddha’s gastronomy”.

Lanterns of the first category are typically used to decorate religious places on numerous occasions. Crystal magic lanterns live up to their name with bright illuminations and come in various different forms. The large, oval-shaped lanterns are the tomato lights. The colour used for this type is red while rolling paper lanterns remind us of the shape of large canisters.

The places that these are popularly found in are bars and eateries, while at Christmas time baby’s bottom lanterns can frequently be observed as decorative lights. They are not so big when compared with the others. Japanese paper lanterns are mainly circular in shape, although many other shapes can be found. Generally white is the colour used, though red is not uncommon.  Read more...

If you have a favourite spot in your home or garden, then you should definitely consider adding an Asian paper lantern to make it even more interesting. Elegant beyond anything else, the paper lantern will add to your room the unique style you have been looking for. Just remember that different room settings require different paper lantern sizes. These decorative objects are commonly found in the corners of the room or near places where people like to sit and read; given these facts, be sure to select a lantern that matches your needs. As the subtle light is a point of interest for everyone, you should go with either a round or rectangular paper lantern, taking into consideration the available space for such an object.

Parties are suitable occasions for using paper lanterns, especially if you decide to make them by yourself. Take a piece of paper – you choose the size – and some Christmas lights you have around the house. Make the paper into cubes, and then attach each small cube to a light. Imagine your friends’ faces when they see your custom-made paper lanterns. There are no party decorations more interesting than custom paper lanterns, as they are cheap and fun to make.  Read more...

When you are outdoors, like in your backyard or garden, you can enhance your experience with the use of paper lanterns. Unfortunately, if you live in a humid area, there will likely be a mosquito problem which detracts from your enjoyment of the outdoors. You can use bug spray, but it stinks and burns the skin and eyes.

You can use paper lanterns to repel mosquitoes. All you have to do is buy a mosquito repellent candle and place it in your flame-lit paper lantern. You can buy these candles in many different stores, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes; they have different ranges of effectiveness, usually anywhere from five to fifteen feet.

When you use paper lanterns with mosquito repelling candles to protect yourself against bugs, you must arrange them in the proper fashion. To do this, figure out the range of the candles. If you are unsure, you can check on the label or box of the candle. If you cannot find it there, contact the store you bought it at or the manufacturer of the candle. After figuring out the effective range, arrange the candles so that there are no gaps between ranges. To ensure this, make a one foot overlap of the last foot of the ranges. These last feet are the weakest, so you will need to double the protection.  Read more...