How to make orange lights

How to make orange lights

In the past 10 days, among the hot topics on the Internet, contents related to DIY handcrafting and holiday decorations have continued to rise in popularity. As an environmentally friendly and warm handicraft, orange lamps have become the focus of attention of many families and handicraft enthusiasts. The following is a detailed production tutorial and recent hot topic data.

1. Orange lamp production steps

1.Prepare materials: Fresh oranges (thicker skin is better), knife, spoon, candle or LED light string, ribbon (optional).

2.cutting oranges: Use a knife to cut around the top 1/3 of the orange, making sure to keep the cut smooth.

3.Hollow out the pulp: Use a spoon to scoop out the fruit pulp completely, leaving the 1cm thick peel at the bottom as the lamp holder.

4.Engraving pattern: Use a knife to carve hollow patterns such as stars and moons on the orange peel (novices are advised to draw a sketch first).

5.Let dry and set: Turn the orange shell upside down and dry it in a ventilated place for 12 hours to remove moisture.

6.Put in light source: Put in small candles or LED light strings, and hang them with ribbons on the top.

2. Data on recent popular handicraft topics

3. Precautions

1. Protection is required when using knives, and it is recommended that children operate under adult supervision.

2. The candle version needs to be kept away from flammable materials, and safer LED lights are recommended instead.

3. The orange peel will shrink and deform after dehydration. You can apply a small amount of olive oil on the inside to maintain its toughness.

4. Creative upgrade plan

According to data from Xiaohongshu, the number of interactions on Orange Lantern-related notes has increased by 240% since December."Orange light photography tips"andBecome the most popular subtopic. Many users filmed the production process as a vlog, and paired it with warm filters and background music to achieve extremely high circulation.

Expert advice: Orange lamp production can not only cultivate hands-on skills, but also promote parent-child interaction. Its natural material characteristics are also in line with the current concept of sustainable living. Seasonal elements (such as Christmas snowflake carvings) can be combined during production and placed on the windowsill or dining table after completion to create a unique festive atmosphere.

Tips: The dug out orange pulp can be used to make jam or fruit tea, achieving zero waste. If you want to extend the life of the orange lamp, you can apply beeswax inside to make it waterproof. If stored properly, it can last for 2-3 weeks without rotting.