1, Fulu Xi Shou: These are four common auspicious patterns in traditional culture of China, representing happiness, wealth, longevity and joy, and are common composition themes in paper-cutting art.
2. Traditional festivals: Celebrations and customs of traditional festivals in China, such as Spring Festival, Lantern Festival and Dragon Boat Festival, such as dragon and lion dancing, flying lanterns and enjoying flowers lanterns, are common themes in paper-cut works.
3. Folk stories: China folk stories and love stories, such as the legend of the white snake and the Cowherd and the Weaving Girl, are often used as the creative theme of paper-cutting art. These touching stories are displayed through exquisite paper-cutting compositions.
4. Historical figures and traditional opera roles: historical figures such as Confucius, Guan Yu, and the story of Dixin, as well as the role images in traditional operas such as Beijing Opera and Henan Opera, are also common creative themes of paper-cutting art. ..
The basic method of paper-cutting:
1. Preparation materials: The basic materials needed for paper-cutting include paper and scissors. Choose thin and strong paper, such as red or black paper-cut, or ordinary white paper.
2, design patterns: design the patterns you want on paper. You can use a pencil or colored pen to understate it, so it is easier to follow the lines when cutting paper.
3. origami: Fold the paper into multiple layers according to the designed pattern. Usually paper-cutting will fold the paper into a symmetrical shape, so that the scissors can get a symmetrical pattern once cut.
4. Cut the pattern: Cut the pattern step by step along the designed lines with scissors. You can choose different cutting methods such as straight line, curve and circle according to your personal preference, but you should pay attention to keeping your hands steady and the angle of scissors.
5. Unfolding the paper: Carefully unfold the folded paper to see the pattern effect after cutting. If necessary, it can be fine-tuned or further trimmed to obtain satisfactory results.
6. Complete the mounting: Mount the paper-cut works, which can be pasted on cardboard or picture frame, or made into other forms of decorations such as pendants and window grilles.