Simple paper-cutting method of shouzi

The simple method of paper-cutting on Shouzi is as follows:

Preparation: Take eight pieces of paper. Reserve four copies for later use. Drawing: draw according to the font in the picture. Pay attention to the font characteristics of each word. There are many ways to write the word "shou". There are all kinds of fonts, such as running script, block letters, cursive script and Yan running script. This is common in many seal styles. According to relevant data, there are nearly 200 ways to write the word "longevity", far exceeding other auspicious words.

Paper-cutting: "longevity" is the most cherished thing in ancient Chinese tradition, so there are many paper-cutting themes to celebrate, prolong and prolong life, such as "Ma Gu Xian Shou" and "Song Yan He Nian".

To cut the word "longevity", we must first pay attention to the shape and skillfully arrange the internal strokes. The stroke thickness and spacing of the word "shou" in English cutting body (decorative body) should be consistent. Whether the shape is square or long, the shape must be neat. There will be a strong decorative beauty.

When cutting the word "shou" in regular script, it is necessary to highlight the initial changes of each stroke of the original calligraphy. Pay attention to the characteristics of tight top and loose bottom, up and down and middle strokes. Pay attention to the overall rhythmic beauty. The word "longevity" is often used to celebrate the birthday of the elderly. It is also used to decorate the living halls and utensils used by the elderly during the Spring Festival.

First, prepare a square piece of red paper, a ruler, a pair of scissors and a pen for standby. Let's fold the center line of the red paper in half first.

Then fold the left and right sides of the red paper in half, and then we draw a pattern on the folded red paper with strokes, which can be drawn with a ruler. Then use scissors to cut along the drawn line. The following is the effect diagram after opening.