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Chinese Paper Cutting Templates

Choose a template that matches your tools and confidence. Every design includes a clear difficulty, estimated time, age guide, and a related tutorial before you download.

Fold · Cut · Reveal

The useful part

What to know first

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For first cuts

Beginner templates use broad bridges, fewer interior details, and forgiving fold lines.

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For classrooms

Kids templates fit standard paper, work with safety scissors, and can be completed within one lesson.

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For display

Intermediate patterns add layered petals, scales, and decorative borders for windows and frames.

Printable starting points

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Beginner 25 min

Folded Lotus Bloom

A calm radial flower built from one simple folded-paper cut.

Beginner 20 min

Double-Happiness Butterfly

A mirrored butterfly with generous shapes for confident first cuts.

Intermediate 45 min

Lucky Koi Pair

Two flowing fish that symbolize abundance and harmony.

Kids 15 min

Festival Lantern

Broad, friendly cut lines make this a joyful Lunar New Year project.

Intermediate 50 min

Peony Window Flower

A layered window flower inspired by traditional tuanhua designs.

Kids 12 min

Classroom Bloom

A large-scale four-petal fold designed for safety scissors.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I print a template?+

Print at 100% or Actual Size on ordinary paper. Transfer the lines to colored paper, or clip the guide over your folded paper before cutting.

Can I resize the designs?+

Yes. Keep the aspect ratio locked and avoid shrinking small details below the width of your scissor tip.

Are the templates free?+

The sampler templates are free for personal and classroom use. Expanded themed packs are presented separately with clear licensing.

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