Handmade dragon

The answer to making handmade dragons is as follows:

1 First of all, we need to prepare an empty paper cup and some colored cardboard, as well as artificial eyes, scissors and double-sided tape, and cut the colored paper into horns, tails, beards, noses and mouths.

2. Stick double-sided adhesive on the lower end of the cut dragon horn, stick double-sided adhesive on both corners, and then tear off the outer layer.

3. Stick the dragon horn on the inside of the cup, keep both sides symmetrical, and stick the hair above the dragon eyebrow on the edge of the cup under the dragon horn.

4. Stick the artificial eye in the cut purple eye.

5. Stick the parts on the corresponding positions one by one in sequence, and the last one on the nose. After the nose is attached, the air ejected from the nose should be attached to the nostrils.

6. Fold the cut dragon tail into small creases, and stick double-sided tape in the narrow square.

7. Tear off the outer layer of the double-sided tape, and you can stick the dragon tail behind the cup! With a little adjustment, a paper cup handmade dragon is completed!

The Significance of Handmade Dragons

Paper is one of the four great inventions in ancient China. It is not only a carrier to record words and spread knowledge, but also a medium to create art and express emotions. In the traditional culture of China, there are two kinds of paper-based arts and crafts, namely paper-cutting and paper carving. They all use a knife and a piece of paper to cut, fold and shape a flat piece of paper into a three-dimensional image, showing endless charm and possibilities.

Paper-cutting is one of the most popular, oldest and most representative folk art forms in China. It originated in the Han Dynasty, prevailed in the Tang and Song Dynasties, developed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and has been passed down to this day. The theme of paper-cutting is rich and colorful, including myths and legends, historical stories, folk customs and natural landscapes. It reflects the life, beliefs, aspirations and aesthetics of China people.

The styles of paper-cutting have their own characteristics. The northern part is rough and bold, the southern part is exquisite and beautiful, the western part is rich and colorful, and the eastern part is fresh and elegant, which embodies the regional characteristics and ethnic customs of various regions in China. Paper-cutting is widely used, such as decorating doors and windows, walls, furniture, utensils and so on. , add festive atmosphere and festive color;

Some are pasted on lanterns, lanterns, stages, etc. To create a light and shadow effect and artistic atmosphere; As gifts, letters, collectibles, etc. They are given to relatives and friends or collected for personal use to express feelings and tastes.