Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Traditional stories - How to fold flowers with paper

How to fold flowers with paper

The art of paper has been passed down around the world for thousands of years as a culture and tradition. Folding paper flowers is one of those techniques that develops patience, observation and aesthetic skills. The method of paper folding flowers is as follows:

I. Preparation

First of all, it is necessary to do a good job of preparation, that is, to prepare the required materials. Commonly used materials include colored paper, aluminum foil, wool and so on, which need to be selected according to the type you like.

Two, folded paper hexagon

Fold the square paper diagonally, according to the center line. Fold the left and right sides along the diagonal lines to form a triangle and cut off the excess. Cut off the top and bottom in the same way and cut the square paper into a hexagon.

Two: Stacking Flower Shapes

Fold the hexagon in half step three times, each time folding it against the center line and trimming as needed to form a convex shape. Turn the right side 30 degrees and repeat step 1 again so that a complete flower emerges.

The development of paper crafts

1. The earliest paper crafts can be traced back to the "paper kites" and "paper boats" of the Han Dynasty in China. Over time, different cultures and traditions have created their own unique paper crafts.

2. In Japan, there is origami and kiri-e (paper cutting), in Spain there is papel picado (colored paper weaving), and in Mexico there is papel mache (paper sculpture).

Four, classic stacked paper flowers

When it comes to stacking paper flowers, some of the classic types of flowers are very popular, such as roses, tulips, chrysanthemums, carnations, and moonflowers. Each type of flower has a certain skill and difficulty in folding, and you need to improve your skills through constant practice and learning.

Fifth, the application of paper art

Paper art is not only a traditional handicraft art, but also has a variety of applications. It can be used for interior decoration, gift packaging, holiday celebrations and scene decoration. At the same time, it can also be used for education and entertainment, such as stacking paper games to develop children's hands-on skills and imagination.

Six, the characteristics and value of paper art

1, paper art is simple, convenient, low-cost and so on, anyone can through some simple tools and materials to create.

2, at the same time, paper art also has a good collection value and cultural value, almost every country has its own unique paper art cultural tradition. Therefore, learning paper art can not only enrich our life, but also feel the charm of different cultures.