1. Prepare a rectangular colored paper, a pen and a pair of scissors.
2. Fold the two sides of the rectangular colored paper in half.
3. Then draw a half gourd pattern on the folded colored paper.
4. Cut it with scissors along the drawn pattern. If the veins on it are not easy to cut, you can carve them with a meat cleaver.
5. Spread out the cut gourd pattern, thus cutting out a symmetrical gourd paper-cut.
Hulu, also known as Pulu, is homophonic for "Fulu", its branches are called tendrils, and homophonic for "Wandai", which is a symbol of good luck.