Characteristics of the colors used in paper-cutting in Weixian County

Weixian paper-cutting with color characteristics are as follows:

1, Fortune, Luck, Longevity and Joy: these are the four common auspicious patterns in traditional Chinese culture, representing happiness, wealth, longevity and joy, is a common theme of composition in the art of paper-cutting.

2, traditional festivals: such as the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and other traditional Chinese festivals celebrations and customs, such as dragon and lion dances, release of lanterns, lanterns, etc., are common themes for paper-cutting works.

3. Folktales: Chinese folklore and love stories, such as The Legend of the White Snake and The Cowherd and the Weaving Maiden, are often used as the subject matter of paper-cutting art, and these moving storylines are shown through exquisite paper-cutting compositions.

4, historical figures and traditional opera characters: such as Confucius, Guan Yu, Diao Cicada and other historical figures, as well as Peking Opera, Yu Opera and other traditional operas in the role of images, is also a common subject matter for the art of paper-cutting.

The basic method of paper-cutting:

1, prepare the materials: paper-cutting the basic materials needed include paper and scissors. Choose a thin and sturdy piece of paper, such as red or black paper-cutting paper, or you can use ordinary white paper.

2. Design the pattern: Design the pattern you want on the paper. You can use pencils or colored pens to lightly outline it so that it is easier to follow the lines during the paper cutting process.

3, fold the paper: according to the designed pattern, fold the paper into multiple layers. Often, paper cutting will fold the paper into a symmetrical shape so that when the scissors cut it all at once, you can get a symmetrical pattern.

4, cut the pattern: use scissors to gradually cut the pattern along the designed lines. You can choose different cutting methods such as straight lines, curves, circles, etc. according to your personal preference, but pay attention to keep your hand steady and the angle of the scissors.

5, unfold the paper: carefully unfold the folded paper to see the effect of the cut pattern. If necessary, you can make fine-tuning or further trimming to get a satisfactory result.

6, finish framing: the paper-cutting works for framing, you can choose to paste it on cardboard or picture frames, you can also make it into hanging ornaments, window decorations and other forms of decorations.