| Mexican Paper Cutting |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-261 |
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Olga Ponce Furginson -- a master paper cutter -- demonstrates the technique of Mexican paper cutting. Materials: Tissue paper of any size
Scissors
Craft knife
- Begin by folding tissue paper in half.
- Then fold paper in half three more times, folding over in the same direction each time (figure A). For paper smaller than 8-1/2" x 11", fold only twice.
- Cut corners off top (figure B) to create a pointed edge.
- Cut shapes along the side edge (figure C).
- Open the first edge and continue cutting (figure D).
- Repeat the opening and cutting process until all edges have been cut.
Tips: - Experiment with folding and cut shapes to create different effects.
- Do a trial run on inexpensive paper before beginning the project.
RESOURCES :
Mexican Papercutting: Simple Techniques for Creating Colorful Cut-Paper Projects
Model: 1579900119
Author: Kathleen Trenchard
The Book of Paper Cutting: A Complete Guide to All the Techniques with More than 100 Project Ideas
Model: 0806902868
Author: Chris Rich
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Paper Cutting
Model: 1859675336
Author: Stewart Walton
Lorenz Books / Anness Publishing Inc.
Website: www.lorenzbooks.com
GUESTS :
Olga Furginson
2298 Rose Ave. #114
Signal Hill, CA 90806
Phone: (562) 997-9053
Fax: (562) 997-9842
Email: poncefurginson@earthlink.net
Master paper cutter and owner of Olga Ponce Furginson Studio
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