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This set of 12 paper-cuts are of the astrological animals which form the Chinese zodiac . There are many different paper-cut forms of the zodiac available, these was chosen because they are fairly easy to make.
All the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac as papercut outlines.
Year of the ... Most people are familiar with the twelve years and their animals. Chinese astrology is about the year of birth rather than the month of birth and so all people born in a particular year share some characteristics. Even to this day couples arrange birth of children to fall in 'lucky' years. Read more…
To make the paper-cut , print it out on colored paper and then simply cut around the lines with scissors or a sharp craft knife. For detailed instructions on cutting out a paper-cut please see our Rooster paper-cut guide.
The cycle starts with the rat .
Outline image of the rat paper-cut to download and print.
The second year: Ox .
Outline image of the Ox to download and print.
The third year: Tiger .
Outline image of the Tiger paper-cut to download and print.
The fourth year: Rabbit .
Outline image of the Rabbit paper-cut to download and print.
Feng Shui The ancient tradition of Feng Shui has been far reaching for thousands of years. It is still practiced today, particularly for choosing the site for buildings and graves. With the goal of harmony and balance with nature, it has excellent environmental credentials. Read more…
Rooster paper-cut A simple Chinese paper-cut of a rooster (cockerel) with a lotus plant. This page gives full instructions on how to make this traditional art-work. Read more…
The fifth year: Dragon . Considered the luckiest of the twelve years to be born in.
Outline image of the Dragon paper-cut to download and print.
The sixth year: Snake . Clever and graceful.
Outline image of the Snake paper-cut to download and print.
The seventh year: Horse .
Outline image of the Horse paper-cut to download and print.
The eighth year: Sheep .
Outline image of the Sheep paper-cut to download and print.
The ninth year: Monkey . Clever and fun-loving.
Outline image of the Monkey paper-cut to download and print.
The Emperor's Canal The Grand or Emperor's canal is the longest canal system in the world. It links Hangzhou in the south to Beijing in the north - over 1,100 miles. Designed to carry huge amounts of rice from the south to the north it proved to be China's life line for over a thousand years. Read more…
The tenth year: Rooster/Cockerel .
Outline image of the Rooster (Cockerel) paper-cut to download and print.
The eleventh year: Dog .
Outline image of the Dog paper-cut to download and print.
The twelfth and last year: Pig .
Outline image of the Pig paper-cut to download and print
Outline image of the rat paper-cut to download and print.
Outline image of the Ox to download and print.
Outline image of the Tiger paper-cut to download and print.
Outline image of the Rabbit paper-cut to download and print.
Outline image of the Dragon paper-cut to download and print.
Outline image of the Snake paper-cut to download and print.
Outline image of the Horse paper-cut to download and print.
Outline image of the Sheep paper-cut to download and print.
Outline image of the Monkey paper-cut to download and print.
Outline image of the Rooster (Cockerel) paper-cut to download and print.
Outline image of the Dog paper-cut to download and print.
Outline image of the Pig paper-cut to download and print