I. Preparatory work
Before the left-right joint pasting method, you need to prepare relevant tools and materials. Tools include brush, ink, rice paper, pen container, inkpad, etc. The materials include the content and style of couplets. The content of couplets can be written according to your own preferences and requirements, while the style needs to follow certain norms and requirements.
Second, draw couplets on the left.
When drawing a left-hand couplet, you need to write down the contents of the left-hand couplet on rice paper with a brush and ink. Pay attention to the order and strength of strokes when writing, and strive to be neat and dignified. After writing, you need to use a pen holder to fix the rice paper on the desktop, which can ensure that the rice paper will not shake when writing. Leave a certain space below the left couplet for subsequent pasting of the right couplet.
Third, paste couplets.
When pasting the right couplet, you need to write the contents of the right couplet on the rice paper with a brush and ink. When writing, you should also pay attention to the order and strength of strokes. After writing, you need to cut the Xuan paper of the right couplet into a suitable size, and then print the right couplet in the blank left under the left couplet with inkpad. The color and texture of the inkpad should be compatible with the ink to ensure that the printed fonts are clear and tidy.
Fourth, touch up and modify.
After the left-right joint pasting method is completed, the drawing needs to be retouched. In this step, you can use a brush and ink to polish the font to make it fuller and richer. At the same time, you can also add some decorative patterns to the upper and lower parts of the couplets to increase the artistic effect.
V. Finish the work
Finally, the polished left and right couplets can be finished by trimming and mounting. When finishing, cut the periphery of the rice paper flat and remove the redundant parts. You can use a picture frame or a scroll when mounting, and choose according to your own preferences.
The left-right couplet is a traditional artistic expression, which not only embodies the unique charm of China culture, but also is a unique creative way. Through the above steps, I believe everyone has mastered the basic skills and methods of left and right couplets. In the future, you can make more colorful performances according to your own needs and creativity.