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How to make paper flowers

The making method of paper flowers is as follows:

Paper-tied wreath is an ancient and exquisite paper art, which is not only decorative, but also memorable. The following is a method for making a paper garland, which is divided into three steps:

1. Preparation materials: To make paper wreaths, you need to prepare the following materials: paper with sufficient strength and beauty, such as Xuan paper or handmade paper. Scissors are used to cut paper and thread. Glue is used to stick paper and rope together. A rope is used to tie the paper together. Pigments are used to color paper.

2. Make a garland: Cut the paper into the appropriate size and shape to make a garland. You can cut it with scissors or a hand knife. Then, fold the paper into small triangles or diamonds and stick them together with glue to form the shape of flowers. Glue the flowers together to form a wreath. Finally, tie the wreath with a string to make it stronger.

3, coloring decoration: In order to make the paper wreath more beautiful, you can use pigments to color the wreath. You can choose your favorite colors and patterns to make the garland more personalized and beautiful. Other decorations, such as beads and ribbons, can also be added to make the garland more exquisite and vivid. Put the paper wreath in a dry place to make it completely dry and fixed. After the paper wreath is dried, it can be decorated or commemorated where necessary.

Style of paper garland:

1, traditional style: traditional paper wreaths are mainly made and cut by hand, paying attention to details and precision. Red or white paper is usually used to symbolize auspiciousness and purity. Flowers are usually round or semicircular, which means reunion and a beautiful life. Traditional paper wreaths are beautiful in appearance and are often used in solemn occasions such as funerals or commemorative activities.

2. Modern style: Modern style paper wreaths pay more attention to innovation and personalization, and usually use different colors and shapes of paper, as well as non-traditional materials such as metal or plastic. The shapes of flowers are also more diverse, with abstract patterns and three-dimensional shapes. Modern paper wreaths are more fashionable and personalized in appearance, and are often used in commercial exhibitions, weddings and birthdays.

3. Folk style: Folk-style paper wreaths usually have strong regional characteristics and national cultural atmosphere, and usually use local traditional materials and production methods. The shape and color of flowers are usually related to local culture, such as peony and chrysanthemum in China. Folk-style paper wreaths are relatively simple and natural in appearance, and are often used for folk activities and tourist commemorations.