Paper cutting method: triangle folding and cutting method
In the previous tutorials, everyone has learned the most basic central symmetrical cutting method, the most commonly used left and right symmetrical cutting method, and the up and down symmetrical cutting method, which is less used but expresses more unique artistic conception. Here we will make a "biochemistry" of the symmetrical cutting method. The paper-cutting method you want to see here is the "triangular folding cutting method". Many traditional paper-cut themes will use the triangular folding cutting method as long as they can be related to the "three". This can also be said to be a special way of symmetrical cutting. But what are the specific details of this cutting method that need to be paid attention to? , this cutting tutorial will give you some theoretical help.
1. Preparation: Take a rectangular (or square) piece of paper, fold it once with the center points of both sides to form a middle fold line, and then use the center point of this middle fold line as the starting point, as shown in the "Triangle Folding Diagram" , fold it twice according to the dotted line. Because the angle of triangular overlapping is limited, it is difficult for beginners to master it. You can use a piece of cardboard to cut a template with an angle of 60 degrees (use a protractor to carefully measure it before cutting). Use the corners of such a triangular template to align with the triangle you want to cut. Fold the center point of the folded edges twice, and then fold the pattern in half twice to form a triangular folded paper pattern.
Triangle folding diagram
2. Tracing: Use a pen to mark the symmetry line of the graphic "Butterflies in Love with Flowers" to be cut. The part between the two lines is the graphic to be traced. Pay attention to carefully tracing the edges of the folded lines. graphics.
Triangular folding paper-cut work "Butterfly Loves Flowers"
3. Cutting: Triangular folded graphics are suitable for a wide range of themes, including characters, animals, flowers and plants. Traditional paper-cuts include "Sanyang Kaitai" and so on. When cutting, pay attention to the choice of folded edges. This is the same as the symmetrical edges of symmetrical graphics. If you leave too much, the expanded graphic will look rigid; If there are too few parts, it is easy to have too large gaps, which may even cause the folded parts to separate and destroy the overall effect. The overlapping sides should be used skillfully to form three pairs of beautiful symmetrical continuous figures after unfolding.
When pasting triangular folded paper-cuts, pay attention to its directionality and do not paste them crookedly.
