Paper cutting Art

                            

Papercutting or paper cutting is the art of paper designs. The art has evolved uniquely all over the world to adapt to different cultural styles. 

It is a fabulous art form. You can create anything from simple graphic designs to incredibly detailed three-dimensional images. 

Tools required for papercutting art :

1. Cutting mat

2. Metal ruler

3. Pencil

4. Scalpel

5. Blades

6. Tracing paper

 

Techniques of papercutting art :

Step 1 : Get ready with your tools.

{Use pencil to make marks that can be erased later on.Choose a thinner paper for this as it would be easier to cut it.}

Step 2 : Draw the cutting lines.

 
{Cut the lines drawn using the cutting tool in a systematic manner such that actual design get highlighted.}

Step 3 : Cut the lines drawn.

{Draw the lines on the paper that need to be cut off to reflect the design you want to
create.}

Some notable paper cutting artists are:

1. Rob Ryan

2. Kara Walker

3. Hans Christian Andersen

4. Jeanette Kuvin Oren

5. Hongs Jang

"Keep enjoying paper cutting art"