Zigong lanterns are traditional lantern crafts from Zigong, Sichuan, China, and part of China's intangible cultural heritage. Known for their unique craftsmanship and vibrant colors, these lanterns are made from bamboo, paper, silk, and cloth. They feature lifelike designs of characters, animals, flowers, and more, showcasing rich folk culture. The production involves material selection, design, cutting, pasting, painting, and assembly. Painting is crucial as it defines the lantern’s color and artistic value. Zigong lanterns can be customized in shape, size, and color, making them ideal for theme parks, festivals, commercial events, and more. Contact us to customize your lanterns.
1 Design: Create four key drawings—renderings, construction, electrical, and mechanical diagrams—and a booklet explaining the theme, lighting, and mechanics.
2 Pattern Layout: Distribute and scale up design samples for crafting.
3 Shaping: Use wire to model parts, then weld them into 3D lantern structures. Install mechanical parts for dynamic lanterns if needed.
4 Electrical Installation: Set up LED lights, control panels, and connect motors as per design.
5 Coloring: Apply colored silk cloth to lantern surfaces based on the artist’s color instructions.
6 Art Finishing: Use painting or spraying to finalize the look in line with the design.
7 Assembly: Assemble all parts on-site to create a final lantern display matching the renderings.
As a professional Zigong lantern manufacturer, Kawah specializes in creating customized lantern designs for various themes and applications. With years of experience in traditional lantern craftsmanship and modern lighting technology, we produce animal lanterns, dinosaur lanterns, festival lantern displays, character lanterns and creative lighting sculptures for theme parks, festivals, exhibitions and commercial events worldwide.