Chinese paper cutting, from screen to paper.

Try Chinese paper cutting in the online studio

The online studio lets you explore Chinese paper cutting before picking up scissors. Choose a reference pattern, or start with a blank sheet and select a fold. Make a few cuts with the on-screen tools, then unfold the paper to see how the openings repeat. Use Undo when a cut removes more than you intended, and try a different shape before starting again.

When you like the result, export a PNG image for a quick preview or an SVG file with vector shapes for further editing. Save your design before closing or refreshing the page: work belongs to the current browser session. A digital preview cannot tell you whether a narrow paper bridge will survive cutting, so test delicate areas on scrap paper.

This is a useful starting point for curious beginners, families choosing an afternoon craft, and teachers preparing a demonstration. For a project away from the screen, choose free printable paper cutting templates and follow the beginner paper cutting tutorial. Explore Chinese paper cutting symbols and stories when you want a motif with a particular meaning, or read the jianzhi paper cutting guide for background and a route into the craft.

Open the online studio · Check print settings · Solve printing and cutting problems