Auspicious pattern paper cutting tutorial for elementary school students

(1) Start by searching online for the pattern you want to make. (2) Prepare the carving knife and carving board. (3) Draft the drawing. (4) Start copying. (5) Carve the paper. You can also use symmetrical paper cutting method. As shown

Additionally for the choice of carving knife some attention should be paid to: the choice of a variety of carving knives, each knife has different characteristics, not only the shape of the head (mainly divided into oblique pointed and rounded two kinds.). Beveled blade is more suitable for carving more fine some of the paper cuts, round mouth blade often do not achieve the desired effect. The encyclopedia says so, (~￣▽￣)~ ~ but I only use the oblique tip), but also different toughness.

1. When the blade cuts the paper vertically, the angle between the knife and the tabletop should be as small as possible (usually at 30 degrees), so that it does not get burrs.

2. In the cut, sometimes it is possible to rotate the red paper, the carving knife is located to remain immobile, according to the curve to rotate the hand of the carving knife and carve can be used (this is also a small experience I came up with, if the subject is not accustomed to, can not be used).

3. The carving knife will wear out quite badly after a long time. In order not to affect the process of carving paper (especially a large set of works), it is best to always be careful to replace the blade. Of course, if you know how to sharpen a knife, you can also take it to be rebuilt