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How to cut axisymmetric window grilles?

Axisymmetric graphic window grillage cutting method is as follows:

Materials: scissors, A4 paper, pencil.

1. Fold A4 paper into square paper, and cut off the remaining rectangular strips along the fold line.

Second, there is a folding line in the middle of the cut square paper. Fold it once along the folding line to form a triangle, and then fold the triangle again.

3. After the second folding, fold the two sides of the triangular paper to the right angle point along the folding line.

4. Fold the two protruding papers at the top of the paper in step 3 in half, and then cut them out.

5. Cut a snowflake pattern, draw the pattern on the cut paper with a pencil, and redraw it with an eraser if you are not satisfied.

6. Use scissors to cut off the excess parts along the drawn lines.

7. Gently unfold the cut paper, and a symmetrical paper with snowflake pattern will be finished.

Brief introduction and style of window grilles

Brief introduction of window grilles

Window grilles are paper-cut pasted on window paper or window glass, which is one of the traditional folk arts of Han nationality in ancient China. It has a long history and unique style, and is deeply loved by people at home and abroad.

Window grillage is a characteristic art of farming culture, and the rural living geographical environment, agricultural production characteristics and social customs also make this local art have distinctive Han folk customs and artistic characteristics.

Second, style.

Window grilles are all suitable for patterns, and most of the window grilles in Shandong are straight, which is suitable for straight windows in this area; Northwest window grilles divide the complete paper-cut into four pieces with the word "ten", which is also suitable for forming a cross in the center of the window.

The window grilles in Hunan have a fixed combination. Generally, double happiness flowers are inserted in the middle, butterfly horns are inserted in the four corners, and a pair of wedding candles, flower baskets and plates are placed on both sides of the group flowers. In order not to affect indoor lighting, window grilles are mostly cut in the sun to get more hollowed-out area.

The outer contours of window grilles and window frames are required to be comfortable and symmetrical, which can play a practical role in cold protection and ventilation in addition to beautiful decorative factors. In order to pursue fresh, bright and lively interior decoration effect, window grilles are often carved with fine wire cutting to achieve hollow and exquisite visual effect.