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Mid-Autumn Festival paper-cutting course is simple and beautiful.

Simple and beautiful Mid-Autumn Festival paper-cutting course;

Material preparation:

1. paper (red or yellow paper is recommended)

2. scissors

Steps:

1. Fold the paper in half, and cut a section from one side of the broken line in a wavy shape, so that you can get two identical semicircles.

2. Fold the semicircle pairs into a fan shape, and then cut out various patterns on the fan shape.

3. Open the fans, and stick the edges of the two fans together with double-sided tape or adhesive tape, leaving a small opening in the middle, thus making a paper-cut lantern.

4. At the small opening in the center of the paper-cut lantern, fix the candle or LED lamp with ribbon, so that the whole paper-cut lantern can be lit.

Advantages and characteristics of paper-cutting

1, easy to learn: the paper-cutting technique is relatively simple, and you only need a piece of paper and scissors to create, without complicated tools and materials. Even beginners can get started quickly under the guidance of some basic paper-cutting courses.

2. Cultural inheritance: As a part of China traditional art, paper-cutting has a long history and rich cultural connotation. Through the production and appreciation of paper-cutting, it is helpful to inherit and carry forward the traditional culture of China and let more people know and love this unique art form.

3. Festival atmosphere: Paper-cutting has specific applications in many traditional festivals, such as Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. Making and displaying paper-cut works with holiday themes can increase the holiday atmosphere and bring happiness and blessings to people.