Paper is a material that is easy to mold and rot. The climate is hot and humid Southeast China. The rain usually falls in May and June. The paper then makes a mold and rot. The art of paper cutting is a folk art of the masses. People will not keep as well as other art treasures. If decay is able to cut up to it. The north-east of China, which is dry. Paper not moldy or disintegrating. It may be one reason for the discovery of the art of paper cutting.
How to cut paper
Paper cutting machine is not used. It is crafted by hand. There are two main ways to do that is to use scissors and knives.
How to use scissors. After the cut is completed. To be stacked several sheets of paper (up to 8 pages) and then finishing it with a knife again.
The use of a knife to cut it. Must be taken to cut the stack of paper well before. I laid down on the ground with a soft oil or eggs. Then use a small knife to start cutting. Which is more convenient to use a knife to cut a small scissors. Because the only one around.
Usefulness
Art of cut paper. It is one of the popular folk art in China. The art of paper cutting is often used in religious ceremonies. And the decorations. Creative arts in the past has been used in the paper to create an image. And animals in motion. Then be burnt or buried with the deceased for burial. Which this tradition. May still be found in some rural areas of China. It can also be used to decorate the ceremony and worship their ancestors and gods.
Today, the art of paper cutting is most commonly used as a wall decoration in the door - the house of mirrors and lighting poles, etc. It can also be used as a decorative gift. Or a paper that has been cut can also be used as a gift, too. In ancient times, the paper is cut to be used as a template for sewing and painting as well.
Equipment is required
One. Colored paper, cut out some fine little easier
Two. Scissors: sharp cutter
Three. Pencils
Four. For cutting.
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