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How to make ice lanterns nowadays

1.      Dig ice out from Songhua River 
 
 
2.      Cut them into different sizes and shapes according to the blueprint
 
 
3.    Build a rough structure
 
4.      Use special tools to cut the details of the ice statues
 
5.      Bond all the small pieces together using water
 
6.      Carefully put lamplights in the ice statues.