1, preparation work
Choose a suitable colored paper, preferably square, with the size of 10x 10cm.
Prepare scissors, glue, string and other auxiliary tools.
Spread colored paper on the workbench to ensure that the surface is flat.
Step 2 fold the stick
Lay the colored paper flat on the table and fold it into strips. The folding mode can be determined according to the required width.
Make sure that the two sides are aligned, and gently press with your fingers to make the colored paper fold firmly.
3. Fold the shape of zongzi
Put the folded long colored paper vertically on the desktop.
Fold one end of colored paper inward to connect it with the other end.
According to preferences and needs, a certain length of unfolded part can be left at the bottom of zongzi for subsequent fixation.
4. Fix jiaozi
Tie the bottom of the folded zongzi tightly with string or ribbon to ensure that the zongzi will not be loose.
You can add a leaf or colored paper leaf to the zongzi as decoration.
5. Expanding knowledge: Other folding methods
The above is the basic folding method of zongzi. In fact, there are other different ways of folding. For example, you can fold colored paper pairs into triangles and then fold them into zongzi shapes according to specific steps. Different folding methods can be selected according to personal preference and creativity, which increases the interest and diversity of making zongzi.
6. Decorations that make colored paper more textured
In addition to the basic steps of wrapping zongzi, you can also make colored paper zongzi more textured through some decorations. You can draw patterns and patterns on colored paper with colored pens or watercolor pens to increase the artistry of zongzi. You can also stick some beautiful stickers or paper-cuts on colored paper to make zongzi more unique and distinctive.
7. Creative fillers with flavor
In colored paper zongzi, various creative fillers can be added to improve the taste and taste. Traditional fillings include glutinous rice, red dates and red bean paste, which can be selected according to personal taste. In addition, you can try some novel fillers, such as fruit, chocolate, nuts and so on. Bring a different taste to zongzi.
9. The use and traditional significance of colored paper zongzi.
Colored paper zongzi is not only a kind of food, but also has profound cultural and traditional significance. On the Dragon Boat Festival and other festivals, people will sacrifice ancestors with colored paper zongzi to show their thoughts and respect. At the same time, colored paper zongzi is also a traditional gift for relatives and friends, which means blessing and good intentions.