The Year of the Loong xinnian manual gift

Handmade gifts for the New Year in China, the Year of the Loong include dragon-shaped paper-cuts, dragon lanterns and dragon paintings.

First, dragon-shaped paper-cutting.

Dragon-shaped paper-cutting is one of the traditional paper-cutting arts in China, and its uniqueness lies in its dragon shape and implication. During the Spring Festival in the Year of the Loong, beautiful dragon-shaped paper-cuts can be used as decorations and pasted on windows, walls or doors to create a strong festive atmosphere.

Making dragon-shaped paper-cuts requires red paper. In China culture, red symbolizes auspiciousness, prosperity and celebration. Design the dragon pattern first, and then cut it with scissors or a meat cleaver. Beginners can draw the outline of the pattern gently with a pencil first, and then cut it. After cutting, it can be decorated with materials such as gold powder or glossy paper to make the paper-cut more gorgeous and beautiful.

Second, the dragon lantern

Dragon lanterns are very popular decorations during the Spring Festival in the Year of the Loong, which not only have ornamental value, but also can be used as lighting. Dragon lanterns are usually made of paper or plastic. They are in the shape of dragons. When the lights are lit inside, they are very beautiful. Making dragon lanterns requires some basic tools and materials, such as scissors, glue and colored paper.

Design the pattern and structure of dragon lanterns, and then make them according to drawings or video tutorials. In the production process, attention should be paid to details and proportions to ensure that the shape and structure of the dragon lantern are consistent with the drawings or video tutorials. After the production is completed, you can add some decorations, such as colored paper strips and small bells, to make it more beautiful.

Third, the dragon painting

Dragon painting is a kind of painting with the theme of dragon, which can be hung at home or office as an ornament or as a collection. Dragon painting can show the shape, meaning and cultural connotation of the dragon, and it is one of the most popular handmade gifts during the Spring Festival in the Year of the Loong.

Making dragon paintings requires certain painting skills and patience. You can choose to use different painting materials such as watercolor and oil painting to create. Beginners can draw the outline of the pattern gently with a pencil before coloring. In the process of painting, we need to pay attention to color matching and proportional relationship to ensure the beauty and harmony of the picture.

After painting, you can add some decorations, such as Phnom Penh and Buddha beads, to make it more gorgeous and beautiful.