How are you? I'm glad to hear from you, and I'm sorry it took me a while to reply to you.
In your last letter, you talked about paper cutting. I used to do this when I was young, but now I don't do it. Paper-cutting is actually a traditional folk art in China. Paper-cutting is the first form of paper-cutting design, because paper was invented in Cai Lun, China in the Eastern Han Dynasty.
This art form later spread to other parts of the world in different ways.
A region that adopts its own cultural style. Because the incision is
It is also used to decorate doors and windows, which are sometimes called
"chuāng huā" (window grilles) means window grilles.
There are two manufacturing methods: one uses scissors and the other uses scissors.
Knife. In the scissors method, several sheets of paper-up to eight sheets-
Be fixed together. Then cut the pattern with sharp corners.
Scissors. Knife scissors are made by placing several layers of paper on a relatively soft substrate composed of animal fat mixture.
And ashes. According to a pattern, the artist cuts the pattern into
Cut paper with a sharp knife, usually vertical. Skilled
Artisans can even cut different pictures freely without stopping.
Today, paper-cutting is mainly decorative. They decorate the walls,
Windows, doors, columns, mirrors, lamps and furniture
It is also used as a gift or given as a gift. Entrance?
Decorating with paper cuts will bring good luck.
Paper-cutting used to be used as patterns, especially for embroidery and lacquerware. Paper-cutting is used by the younger generation to decorate their toolkits and books.
I'm glad that you are interested in paper cutting. There are some videos on youtube that teach how to make paper-cuts. Some websites and books also provide information on how to do this. Well, I hope you will enjoy the process, and I look forward to seeing your work. Be sure to send me a copy of your work when you are finished.
I hope to hear from you soon. Take care.
Best regards,
Jack