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The
Story Behind the Paper Cuts
Paper
cutting has a long history in China and is a very popular folk art.
Artisans would cut out elegant designs of landscape or animals from thin
paper and paste them on walls or doors during festivals and wedding.
The colorful pictures brighten their houses and add to the joy of the celebration.
How the Paper Cuts Are
Made
1. Master artists design the pattern for the paper cut.
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2. Workers cut the pattern.
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3. Trained craftsmen cut through a pile of thin, rice paper according
to the model.
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4. Workers handpaint the paper cuts with Chinese colors.
The finished product will be packed when they are dry.
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Paper cut
designs change frequently, and some current designs may not be available
in the future. That makes them great collectible items.
Projects
you can do with paper cuts
 various
paper cut designs on sale here
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