Sapling paper cutting how to cut

How to cut paper for saplings is as follows:

Paper cutting for saplings is a traditional Chinese technique whose history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. Sapling paper-cutting is characterized by smooth lines, clear shapes and distinct layers, with trees, flowers and other natural elements as the main paper-cutting content, symbolizing life and growth. Below, I will introduce the tools and steps of sapling paper-cutting respectively.

1. Tools

The tools used for sapling paper cutting are very simple, only need paper, carving knife, scissors, pencil, eraser and ruler. When choosing paper, it is recommended to use white or light yellow short fiber handmade paper or just use white cardboard.

Other tools for a better design and production process, such as carving knife and scissors can help to deal with complex lines and shapes meticulously, while a straightedge, pencil and eraser can help the initial conceptualization and outline the pattern.

2. Steps

First, frame the paper with a straightedge to determine the size and proportions of the piece. Then, sketch the outline of the pattern with a pencil and add some decorative elements such as background and borders. Sketch as light and easy to erase as possible. Next, use a carving knife to carve out the outer contour lines of the pattern, shaving off the excess, paying attention to the carving should be gradual depth, according to the requirements of the pattern.

The breaks and connections of neighboring lines should be sharp, jagged and rough should be avoided.

Then, use a pencil to divide each sub-division area internally, and gradually complete each sub-division of the details of the carving such as tree branches and leaves. In the overall effect of the pattern, each element is supporting each other, **** together to form and build a whole pattern.

In the process of refining each chunk, the carving must be in place and not exceed the original design intent. If adjustments and corrections are needed to ensure the beauty and coordination of the whole picture.

Finally, it is scissors work, according to the sub-blocks with the help of scissors and carving knife, cut the front and back at the same time, and then according to the cut out part and carving pen lines for cartography correction and touch-ups, polished the quality of the picture, cut out a beautiful sapling paper-cutting works.

Overall, sapling paper-cutting requires manual skill and aesthetic ability. For beginners, it is best to start practicing with simple patterns and gradually master the skills of carving and cutting. In practice, attention should also be paid to the clarity of lines, the standardization and naturalness of shapes, and the coordination of hierarchy. If you can work hard and observe carefully, I believe there will be better and better progress.