What are the characteristics and uses of folk paper-cutting in Foshan, Guangdong?

Folk paper-cutting in Foshan, Guangdong Province is made by cutting, engraving, chiseling, printing, writing and lining, which can be divided into solid color paper-cutting, copper lining, copper writing material, paper writing material, golden flower and silver writing material. His works are very particular about cutting and carving, and he often cuts and carves on paper or special copper foil or tin foil with a knife or scissors. In particular, the copper writing material is the most distinctive, which combines the skills of painting, carving and writing, making the works look vigorous and magnificent in Gu Zhuo. Foshan paper-cut was also used as the manuscript of architecture and furniture carving more than 100 years ago, and then used for interior decoration. Sticked on lintels and columns, it is also used as decoration for sacrifice, binding, spending money and setting off firecrackers.

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