A very important feature of the traditional Chinese folk paper-cutting theme is the use of homophony to express auspicious meanings. Since traditional auspicious blessings are relatively abstract, and there is no such thing as a gathering to set off, and since ancient times, people have paid more attention to the hints and symbols of auspicious omens, so through some hints or explanations of the gathering theme, it can be better Express the auspicious meaning.
This paper-cutting tutorial uses a symbol expressed by this homophony. The title of the paper-cutting is called "Lifelong Wealth and Prosperity". The composition of the entire paper-cutting is to cut out a bottle from the red paper. On the bottle, there are engraved peonies symbolizing wealth, as well as spring-picking butterflies and flowers. The plum blossom, which symbolizes the fullness of spring, is used as the metaphor of "wealth and wealth in a bottle" to express "lifelong wealth".
1. Preparation work before paper-cutting. This paper-cutting requires more help from carving and cutting for paper-cutting beginners to ensure the accuracy of the internal pattern, so a single single-sided colored paper can be prepared.
2. Tracing, if you cannot perform paper-cutting without drawing, you can obtain a clear paper-cutting pattern by printing on a printer.
3. Paper-cutting and engraving. This paper-cutting pattern is relatively complex, and it is cut outside the paper, and the lines such as peonies are relatively thin. Therefore, for those who have less experience in paper-cutting, it is recommended to use the engraving method. To be done.