Year of the Dragon Paper-cut Tutorial and Dragon Playing with Pearl Paper-cut Patterns
The dragon is the symbol of the Chinese nation and the spiritual connection of the "descendants of the dragon" all over the world. It has extraordinary cohesion. However, the dragon does not exist in the natural environment, but is a materialized form of spirit, an artistic creation that transcends Bairan. Therefore, we can see the image of dragon in many folk paper-cut patterns. The image of the dragon has a long history in Chinese cultural tradition. It combines the ideals, wishes, wisdom and strength of our ancestors. It is deeply rooted and has far-reaching meanings, and has almost become the "national emblem" of the Chinese nation. The spirit of the dragon has become the soul of traditional Chinese culture. Judging from the current information and archaeological discoveries, the origin and development of the dragon are basically consistent with the origin and development of ancient Chinese civilization.
In this Year of the Dragon paper-cut pattern, you can see a very, very strong dragon playing with the fire dragon ball. At the same time, the dragons body is surrounded by various styles of auspicious clouds. This combination of fire dragon beads, auspicious clouds and the dragon itself can be seen in many Year of the Dragon paper-cut patterns. It can be said to be a perfect combination of multiple auspicious elements. At the same time, we also felt the extraordinary shocking power and aura that shook mountains and rivers brought by the Chinese dragon. Making such a Year of the Dragon paper-cut requires more patience and willpower to polish the details.
1. The tracing work before paper-cutting. For such a relatively complicated paper-cutting pattern of the Year of the Dragon, it is more suitable for friends who are new to paper-cutting to use a combination of engraving and cutting. The drawing of the paper-cut pattern can be completed directly by computer printing.
2. Some preparations before paper-cutting. Combine the printed drawings with the paper that needs to be cut, and use a stapler to secure them firmly. It is recommended to stack several pieces of paper on top of each other to ensure the symmetry and accuracy of the cutting.
3. Paper cutting and engraving. Before performing basic paper-cutting operations, it is necessary to analyze and evaluate the paper-cutting pattern. It can be seen that such a paper-cutting pattern is not a symmetrical pattern and has irregularities. And there are a lot of hollows and interlaced lines, so you can use ordinary cutting to complete the edge characterization first, and then hollow out the details. And soThe cut-out centers are all operated with the dragon itself as the main body. Just leave regional squares for the surrounding auspicious clouds and dragon beads when you start cutting.
