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The art of Chinese paper cutting may date back to the second century. As paper become more affordable, paper cutting became one of the most important folk art in China.

Because the cut-outs are often used to decorate doors and windows, it also referred as window-flowers which is "Chuang Hua" in Chinese. Window-flowers usually made of red paper, as red is associated with festivities and happiness in Chinese culture. It normally used for Spring Festival, child birth and weddings as a symbolize of good luck.

Needing materials

1. Several sheets of red paper, (You can use other color paper if you don’t have one. You don’t want the paper to be too thick tho, or it will be hard to fold or cut. Normal printing paper will be fine.)

2. Pencil

3. Scissors

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I was going to design a tutorial book for how to do Chinese paper cutting. However, I didn't really have a good inspiration to actually do it. I feel like the visual element and color choice are quite limited, the only thing I know is that I want the book to be square cause the papers that used to make paper cutting are always square. While I was trying cluelessly, I do figure out how to make a paper cut pattern using illustrator. So I make quite few of them which is interesting for me to see the paper cut in a digital form.

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A few quick snips with the tips of your scissors is all it takes to make a paper snowflake. Start with a square piece of paper-then follow our step-by-step tutorial on how to fold, cut, and create a six-pointed snowflake. Kids can happily occupy themselves by cutting snowflakes out by the dozens. Then adults can step in to help decorate the Christmas tree, gifts, windows, and walls. Together, you can watch your family's own gentle blizzard materialize.

To make a paper snowflake, you need two essential craft supplies: paper and a pair of scissors. When choosing paper, remember: lightweight paper-wrapping paper, tissue paper, or crepe paper-is lighter and easy to cut but more fragile for decorating. Medium to heavy weight paper-butcher paper, card stock, or text-weight poster paper-is harder to cut but is more sturdy for decorating.
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Unfold it gently. Don't worry if your snowflake isn't exact: No two snowflakes are ever alike. (Tip: To smooth out any creases from folding, lightly iron one paper snowflake at a time on a low setting. You can also spritz a little spray starch to stiffen and flatten out the snowflakes.)

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Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. A few quick snips with the tips of your scissors is all it takes to make a paper snowflake.

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Chinese paper cutting is one of the most important folk art in China. it originates from the 6th century, although some believe that its history could be traced as far back as the Warring States period (around 3 BC), long before the paper was invented. At that time, people used other thin materials, like leaves, silver foil, silk and even leather, to carve hollowed patterns. Later, when paper was invented, people realized that this material was easy to cut, store and discard, and paper became the major material for this type of artwork.

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Chinese paper cutting originated from ancient activities of worshipping ancestors and gods. it quickly turned into wishing for good luck and happiness later.

Although fewer people decide to cut their own window flowers today,  because you can always purchase them online or in the market. It is still a tradition to put on paper cuttings during the  lunar festival as decoration.

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I'm doing this workshop because I want spread this traditional folk art to the world. My group members comes from different culture background, so I'm hopping to see if they could adopt this skill and emerge with their own culture. The paper cutting have beautiful, elegant appearance and fun visual element which I think may become their inspiration in the future. Also, it is near Christmas and they can use it to make some snowflakes as decoration.

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