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Methods and steps of cutting window grilles

Paper-cutting is a traditional art in China. When it comes to window grilles, it is only a small branch. So, how do you cut the window grilles? Today, I will tell you about the cutting method of four-corner window grilles.

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Let me remind you first, because the cutting method of window grilles is random and the folding method is different, the cut window grilles are different. Generally, there will be quadrilateral symmetry, octagonal symmetry, dodecagonal symmetry and so on. In order to facilitate the basic description, we will demonstrate with four corner symmetrical window grilles.

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Choose a piece of paper and cut it into squares. Then fold it diagonally.

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After folding in half, fold in half again, as shown in the figure.

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Turn it over and fold one leaf in the middle once, and so does the other.

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Cut from below the short side. Window grilles are mostly in the shape of flowers, but they have great autonomy. You can cut them according to your own nature. We cut a petal-shaped flower.

Cut out more favorite patterns.

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The shape of the long side is also designed by myself. There is no big rule depending on gender. After the two sides are cut, it is the top, and the top is usually decorated with many petals.

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Finally, you will get beautiful window grilles.