Chinese 3-D Paper-cut 剪纸 jiǎn zhǐ

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.

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.

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