Valentine Day Origami
Posted on Sunday, July 11th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Kirigami - The Japanese art of paper cutting
Kirigami is the ancient art of Japanese paper cutting. In short, this means kiri "Cut", and GAM means "paper".
Make kirigami is as simple as taking a piece of paper and cutting tool (such as scissors or a knife blade type) to develop an image and cut. Of course, there are other techniques, different ways of folding paper (as Japanese origami) and cut out a picture.
By following a few steps, you can create beautiful cut out to decorate albums, cards, hanging decorations pop.
At first it may seem hard to do, but Kirigami is fun for all ages and levels of art.
Many children Kirigami projects were found in their primary schools. Usually in winter, the snowflakes are paper, cut out hearts for Valentine's Day, or chain of people holding hands to promote cooperation and friendship. All these projects are fun and easy kirigami.
As a Remember the first attempt that the difficulty is the creator. There are many projects that require cuts and simple designs. Choose any image with few details and start from there a role void. It is important to keep the computer graphics attached and that the main meat "to cut parts.
The main tools and materials needed Kirigami for paper, pencil, scissors or a knife, and if you want to make more detailed drawings, a mini stapler, which will strengthen the weaknesses and keeping the paper aligned for precise cuts.
There are three main rules for Kirigami and covers, draw and cut.
While some designs require very specific folds, the better way to start is to fold a sheet of paper in half and drawing the image on one side, making sure to include the folded edge in the image (This helps to keep both sides of paper and create a mirror image of what is cut).
In developing the image you want to cut, the best is to take half of the folded edge. This works better for images such as butterflies or flowers that require symmetrical sides. Once completed, there are many different things Kirigami reductions can be used for.
Here are some examples:
- Label and chain up phones.
- Within a framework of clear glass for home decoration.
- Add translucent paper or metal in the back (or create two identical cuts sandwich in the movie) and create an appearance of glass. It is a beautiful window hanging.
- Make Parts Kirigami small, of course, or contrasting colors of paper and a magnet on the back.
- Provide blank cards or laptops for decoration.
- Double or curve them and secure the ends to create pop art.
- Use them as models.
kirigami try to combine different techniques with other things like origami. Above all, have fun with it and learn to fly.
Please check my blog to see examples and kirigami step Stages of projects.
What type of paper used for origami?
What I wanted to make my girlfriend a dozen roses origami Valentine's Day. Finally, I practiced different styles so I can have a variety, but I want them in a kind of high quality paper. I thought paper from the printer Red or paper gift, but I want something with a little texture to it. What is a good paper to use for Origami roses?
the art shops offer general power of origami paper. Printer paper or red work. origami paper is very sweet, a little stiff, with a brilliant. The wrapper is too declined and the folds will not stay.
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