Step by step paper-cutting tutorial

The paper-cutting tutorial is as follows:

1. Prepare tools: prepare scissors, paper, pens and other tools.

2. Pattern selection: select the pattern to be cut, which can be animals, flowers, people, etc.

3. Draw the outline: Draw the outline of the pattern to be cut on the paper.

4. Cut out the outline: use scissors to cut the paper along the drawn outline.

5. Cut out the details: After cutting out the outline of the whole pattern, cut out the details of the pattern with scissors.

6. Finish paper-cutting: Finally, sort out the cut patterns to see if there are any places that need to be repaired, thus completing paper-cutting.

Different patterns have different cutting methods, which need more practice and research. Paper-cutting is a traditional handicraft in China, which has a long history, is widely spread and is deeply loved by people. By learning paper-cutting, we can not only experience the charm of traditional culture, but also exercise our practical ability and creativity.

The origin of paper-cutting:

Paper-cutting is a kind of folk art with unique artistic style, and its origin can be traced back to the Han Dynasty to the Southern and Northern Dynasties in China. At that time, paper-cutting was quite popular in this field, but it really flourished after the mid-Qing Dynasty.

Ancient paper-cutting was mostly in rural areas, with scissors as the main hinge, which was naturally interesting and came from the hands of peasant women. After paper-cutting entered the city, citizens' interest and life were involved in the art of paper-cutting. More than one paper-cutting became carved with a knife, and the style turned to the exquisite era, changing life and aesthetic transformation. Traditional folk art can't meet the needs of reality gradually, so modern emerging paper-cutting art was born.

The raw material of paper-cutting is paper, and the earliest paper-cutting can be traced back to decorations made of gold foil and silver foil. These decorations are usually used for sacrificial ceremonies, festivals, weddings and other occasions, so the art of paper-cutting also reflects the social customs and cultural background at that time to a great extent.

In the traditional culture of China, paper-cutting is regarded as an art form with mysterious power. It can drive away evil spirits and avoid disasters, bringing good luck and happiness. Therefore, paper-cutting has spread widely among the people and gradually developed into a unique art form.

The spread and development of modern paper-cut art in China has also been influenced by international cultural exchanges. Many Chinese paper-cut artists have shown the charm of China traditional paper-cut art to the world by participating in international art exhibitions and cultural exchange activities. Paper-cutting, as one of the representative folk arts in China, has become one of the symbols of China culture, which has attracted worldwide attention and appreciation.