How to cut the window dragon

The steps of cutting the window dragon are as follows:

material preparation

Red paper, scissors, pencil, eraser.

1. The composition design of window dragon is necessary. On the red paper, gently draw the outline of the dragon with a pencil. Pay attention to the smooth lines of the dragon, so as to cut out vivid effects. We should also consider the proportional relationship between the dragon and the whole window grilles to ensure the harmony of composition.

2. After careful carving, you can start carving. When using scissors, keep a steady posture and cut slowly along the line of the dragon. Be careful not to rush for success, and be careful every time, so as to ensure the fineness of paper-cutting. In particular, the scale and details of dragons should be handled carefully.

3. After the cutting is completed, carefully check every part of the dragon to see if there is any place that needs to be trimmed and trimmed. Fine-tune the shape and lines of the dragon with scissors to make it more vivid and realistic. At the same time, we should also pay attention to maintaining the integrity of the dragon, and don't cut it down or turn it over.

The origin and significance of window flower dragon

First, the origin of the window dragon

As a part of Chinese paper-cutting art, the window dragon can be traced back to the rural areas of China hundreds of years ago. At that time, in order to decorate windows and increase the festive atmosphere, people cut out various patterns with red paper, among which the image of the dragon represents auspiciousness and prosperity. With the passage of time, the window dragon has gradually become an indispensable ornament during the Spring Festival.

Second, the significance of window dragon

1, meaning good luck.

The dragon symbolizes auspiciousness, and the cut dragon can imply that the new year will be auspicious and prosperous.

2. A symbol of prosperity

In the traditional culture of China, the dragon is a symbol of power, nobility and honor, as well as luck and success. Cutting the window flower dragon can mean that the new year will be prosperous and the financial resources will continue.

3. Best wishes and best wishes

Dragons are sacred, and extraordinary people can compare with them. Therefore, people often call those who are ambitious, virtuous, capable, promising and successful as "dragons". Cut the window dragon can pin people's yearning for a better life.