How to preserve Zhongyang Luliang folk paper-cut works
Since paper-cut works are hollowed out by cutting and carving, paper-cut patterns composed of lines or blocks can move the whole body, so the preservation of paper-cuts is also a very meticulous work. The following methods are generally used by people to preserve paper-cut works.
1. Preservation of black and white paper-cuts
If the paper-cut work is not large in length, a simpler way to save it is to store it flat in a book or magazine. If it is a paper-cut work that needs to be looked at frequently, it is usually better to buy a photo album from a stationery store to save it to avoid damage to the paper-cut work due to frequent turning. If you buy a photo album with adhesive but don't want to stick the paper-cuts to death, people usually use transparent cellophane to separate the paper-cuts from the adhesive for preservation.
2． Preservation of Colored Paper-cuts
The main consideration for the preservation of colored paper-cuts is to prevent fading. Therefore, people generally use copy paper or sulfuric acid paper for drawing. This kind of paper has extremely poor water absorption, so the color of the colored paper-cutting will not be absorbed. Because this kind of paper also has good transparency, it is also more beautiful when used to preserve paper cuts. During the investigation, the author found that most of the works of paper-cutting artists use the above two methods to preserve their works.
3． For the preservation of large-scale paper-cuts, it is not advisable to use rolls for some relatively large paper-cut works, because some corners of the paper-cuts are easily folded and damaged, which also affects the appearance. The most ideal way is to use corrugated cardboard to clamp it and lay it flat, so that after reopening After the paper cutting, the work is still smooth and flawless, just like it was just cut. For long-term storage, you need to pay attention to prevent insect bites, so put some sanitary balls where the paper cuttings are stored to prevent insect damage. In addition, it should be turned frequently to facilitate ventilation.
