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Simple method of cutting window grilles

The simple method of cutting window grilles is as follows:

1. Folding paper-cutting method: Fold the paper and draw a pattern on the folded paper. In this way, a symmetrical pattern can be obtained after the paper is unfolded. When folding, you can use different methods, such as diagonal folding and central point folding, to create different effects.

2. Hollow paper-cutting: Before paper-cutting, draw lines on the paper with a needle and thread or a pen, and then cut out the hollow effect along the lines. This paper-cutting method can be used to make some patterns with rich details, such as flowers and animals.

3. Continuous paper-cutting: Cut the paper into small pieces of paper in various shapes, and then put them together to form a complete pattern. This paper-cutting method can be used to make some complex patterns, such as scenery, people and so on. Pay attention to control the strength and angle when cutting paper to ensure that the size and shape of the cut paper are consistent.

The moral of cutting window grilles:

1, which means happiness and auspiciousness: many patterns in the window grilles represent happiness and auspiciousness, such as flowers and birds, fish insects, blessings and so on. These patterns are presented on the window by paper cutting, which brings people beautiful enjoyment and spiritual satisfaction. People believe that stick grilles can bring good luck and happiness on festivals like the Spring Festival.

2, meaning family happiness: some patterns in the window grilles, such as mandarin ducks playing in the water, magpies climbing plums and so on. All represent family and happiness. These patterns symbolize the love of husband and wife and family harmony, and are people's yearning and pursuit for a better life. In a traditional wedding, the couple will wear mandarin ducks playing in the water, which means loving each other and growing old together.

3. It means to ward off evil spirits and welcome good fortune: In ancient society, people believed that window grilles could ward off evil spirits and exorcise ghosts, and welcome good fortune. Therefore, on important festivals such as the Spring Festival, people will stick some special window grilles, such as the "Fu" window grilles and the lion's head window grilles, to pray for peace and smoothness. These window grilles not only have decorative function, but also have profound symbolic significance and cultural connotation.