Many scrapbookers are familiar with the art of origami -- the decorative Japanese paper folding technique. Less well-known is the art of kirigami, which in translation means "cutting paper." Like origami, kirigami begins with the folding of a thin paper, but ends with the cutting of shapes into the folded edges. Designer Linda Price shares the technique with DIY Scrapbooking host Sandi Genovese. Materials: Thin paper cut into a square
Scissors
- To create flower shapes, begin by folding square of paper diagonally to create a triangle. (Paper can also be folded accordion-style into a long strip to create a background design.)
- Fold the right corner of the long edge of the triangle to the top of the triangle. Repeat on the other side to create a diamond shape (figure A).
- Fold diamond shape in half along center fold. Make cuts at various positions on either side (figure B), taking care not to cut through to the other side. (In this example, Price and Genovese cut a curved outer edge for "petals" before cutting the design). Tip: The more cuts you make, the more delicate and intricate the design will appear. Alternately, punches can be used to create the design, instead of cutting.
- Once you have finished cutting, carefully unfold the design (figure C). Flatten between books for future use, or adhere to page.
Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources. Click here for DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary.
RESOURCES :
Creative Paper Folding
Model: 0806927518
Author: Mickey Baskett
(May 2002)
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Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Creative Paper Art: Techniques for Transforming the Surface
Model: 0806994576
Author: Nancy Welch
Paper Art: The Complete Guide to Papercraft Techniques
Model: 0823038408
Author: Diane Maurer-Mathison and Jennifer Phillippoff
(1997)
Watson-Guptill Publications
Website: www.watsonguptill.com
Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com
Easy Origami: A Colorful Introduction to Japanese Paper Folding
Model: 1579900259
Author: Keiko Hori
(!998)
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Lark Books / Altamont Press
Website: www.larkbooks.com
Unfold the Secret of Kirigami Kit
Dick Blick Art Materials Company
Website: www.dickblick.com
Kirigami
Model: 0806944544
Author: Laura Badalucco
(2001)
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Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
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