Paper-cutting, also known as paper engraving, is one of the traditional Chinese New Year handicrafts. Various regular or irregular folk patterns are highlighted by the technique of hollowing out the paper with scissors or carving knife. Paper-cuts are mostly red, which looks particularly festive and auspicious. Pasting paper cuts on windows, doors, walls, lanterns... expresses peoples yearning and wishes for a better life, and creates a very festive and festive atmosphere. Paper-cutting, a treasure among Chinese folk arts, has a long history and is enduring. The art of paper-cutting has been approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists.
This year is 2017, the Year of Dingyou (the Year of the Rooster). Paste a piece of paper-cutting for the Year of the Rooster during the joyful Chinese New Year to add a festive visual experience and a strong festive atmosphere to your home! Now let us learn this festive Chinese folk art paper-cutting tutorial for the Year of the Rooster.
< p>Step 1:
Prepare a piece of colored paper
Step 2:
Cut into squares
Step 3:
Fold in half
Step 4:
Fold it in half again, then fold it in half again, and fold it into eightFolding
Step 5:
Cut out the pattern
Step 6:
