Paper-cutting method: four-corner folding and cutting method
Similar to the triangular folding cutting method, the four-corner folding cutting method is mainly used in some paper-cutting themes related to the "four". At the same time, the design ideas and cutting methods of the four-corner folding paper-cutting method are the same as the triangle folding paper-cutting method. However, since a certain element will appear four times in each paper-cutting work, it is necessary to deal with the combination of elements, and at the same time, pay attention to each The coordination and matching of paper-cut elements in style and pattern can give full play to the smoothness and regularity highlighted by the four-corner folding method. The cutting process of the four-corner folding shear method will be discussed in detail below.
1. Preparation: Take a rectangular (or square) piece of paper, fold it once from 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 "Four Corner Folding Diagram" , just fold it in half according to the dotted line.
2. Tracing: On the picture to be cut (such as the paper-cut work "Struggle for Spring"), use a pencil to mark its symmetry line. The part between the two lines is the figure to be traced, and the folded edge figure is more Trace it carefully.
3. Cutting: paper-cutting with overlapping corners is a common form in traditional paper-cutting. Folks call this kind of paper-cutting that is folded in half multiple times at the center point "Yunzi" or "Tuanhua". Traditional themes include "Bees swooping on melons", "Rabbit stealing vegetables", "Snake coiling around rabbit", etc. The wide range of themes can be said to be all-encompassing, especially the ones beginning with four characters, such as "Four Seasons Like Spring" and so on.
Illustration of the four-corner folding and cutting method
When cutting, pay attention to the choice of folded edges. It should not be too many or too few. The layout should be arranged skillfully and the overall effect should be paid attention to. The outer edges of the folded paper-cuts can be neat straight lines or curves, or a combination of straight lines and curves, or embellished with small ripples and flowers, which will make it more lively and have a strong sense of beauty.
Four-corner folding paper-cut work "Struggle for Spring"
When the four-corner folded paper-cuts are pasted, they can be square or diamond-shaped. The diamond-shaped form is commonly used among the people, and this form is called "Dou Fang".
