Characteristics of Fuyang Paper-cutting Techniques
The paper-cutting method of Fuyang also has the same rough and bold yet delicate and gentle temperament and character as Fuyang people. They pour their thoughts, talents and good wishes into paper-cutting through scissors. A distinctive cutting language has been formed. The cutting techniques of Fuyang paper-cutting have their delicate and reserved side, such as hidden cutting and chopping; they also have their rough and grand side, such as digging and folding.
1. Cut through the secret port
Secret opening cutting means that the scissors are directly inserted into the part to be cut from the outside. After cutting, the scissors are pulled out from the cutting opening, and the cut is made without hollowing out, without cutting off a bit, and only forming a dark opening. This cutting method is influenced by the embroidery pattern cutting method. In the old days, cutting embroidery patterns required changing the color of the needle, and "hidden cutting" was often used to distinguish the color changing position. (Paper-cut work "Shoe Flowers") Today, cutting into the dark mouth has become a skill used by Fuyang paper-cut artists. It fully guarantees the integrity of the paper-cutting, and does not destroy the picture due to the cutting method, forming the effect of a large surface. As shown in the picture: The method of cutting the birds eye with dark-mouth scissors is to enter from the tip of the birds beak, go deep into the exact position and then cut out, forming a dark mouth, which is also the mark after the birds beak is closed. Knife skills are closely integrated with shaping the structure of the object.
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Shoe Flower Hu Zhangshi
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Secret opening
2. Chop and cut
The cutting method of fine zigzag pattern. (Picture: Cutting the zigzag pattern using chopping technique) It seems simple, but it requires quite a lot of skill to cut it. Many paper-cutting artists in Fuyang are flower-cutting artists who buy patterns and make a living by buying paper-cutting. The requirements of their profession force them to have profound skills. fuyangThe zigzag patterns in the paper-cut works are as fine as hair, making it hard to believe that they were cut by hand. As shown in the picture of Tuanhua (detail) by Ge Tingyou, the entire Tuanhua paper-cut uses a large number of zigzag patterns. The outer frame, rooster feathers, and peonies are all layered with zigzag patterns, which can be said to be as thin as hair.
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Use chopping technique to cut the zigzag pattern
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Tuanhua (part) Ge Tingyou
3. Cut out
Cut scissors are also called cut out scissors. Insert the tip of the scissors directly into the area to be cut. Hold the scissors in your right hand and the paper in your left hand. When inserting the paper into the tip of the scissors, you must control the strength. Do not use too much force or insert it vertically. The tip of the scissors must form an oblique angle with the paper. . As shown in the figure, the crescent pattern, zigzag pattern, circle and fish scale pattern of Fuyang paper-cutting are generally cut out using this method. As shown in the picture, the insertion point of the scissors is shown in the circle, and the traces of the insertion of the scissor tip can be clearly seen.
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Cut out
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The circle is the insertion point of the scissors
4. Partial folding
The folding and cutting method is often used in paper-cutting. Using this method, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort. On the basis of the overall folding and cutting method, Fuyang paper-cutting is also good at using partial folding to cut out decorative patterns. The symmetrical zigzag pattern in Fuyang paper-cutting is generally cut using this technique. As shown in the picture, the zigzag pattern on the hem of the partially folded characters clothes is cut out through 4 folds. The specific folding method is shown in the partial folding diagram in the figure. The dotted line 1 is the overall folding line of the paper-cut, the dotted line 2 is the first partial folding line, the dotted line 3 is the second partial folding line, the dotted line 4 is the third partial folding line, and there are changes in the symmetry of multiple folding cuts. decorative pattern. The paper-cutting artist casually pinches a mark on the red paper, and after a few cuts, a set of symmetrical zigzag patterns are cut out. Using the partial folding cutting method, you can also cut crescent patterns, circular patterns, fish scale patterns, etc.
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Partial fold
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Partial folding diagram
Fuyang paper-cutting artists have developed a set of cutting techniques for shaping objects through long-term training. Use these cutting techniques to create countless simple and beautiful paper-cut works that combine strength and softness.
