These paper lanterns are as advertised. Nice variety of colors, most Amazon lanterns come in one color only. These are extremely easy to put together, just insert the included metal rectangle in one side and roll the other side over it. Ordered them for the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade and they did the trick! They are the perfect shade for putting lights in, giving off good light but still maintaining their color. There are little hangy parts on the the metal rectangle that holds it together that make it easy to hang these off of anything with some string or wire.