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intro to papercutting | erika rax

intro to papercutting

November 11, 2015

Several weeks ago some friends of mine hosted/attended what looked like a ridiculously amazing workshop with this lady and me being an estimated bazillion miles away, decided to channel my fomo into a festive solo cutting sesh. For everyone else who have missed-out, here's how to make your own entry level paper wreath. 

intro to papercutting | erika rax
intro to papercutting | erika rax
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intro to papercutting | erika rax

You will need: a pencil, cartridge paper (or something fancier if you're so inclined), an exacto knife (treat yourself to a new blade!), a cutting mat, a sprig of foliage from the garden and a bit of patience. 

Step 1 Try your best to trace your little foliage sprig onto the paper, holding the ends together. Don't worry if it looks like a mess now. Trust me. 

Step 2 Cut out the entire wreath on the inside of your pencil lines. Once all cut out, you can go back over and give some parts (like the stems for example) a bit more detail. 

Step 3 Decide what to do with your paper wreath. I suggest:

Deck the halls/tree/gifts/table/door, frame it, make a chain, découpage it onto something, give it away, keep it, admire it, adorn it with glitter/dried flowers/pom poms, post it.  

intro to papercutting | erika rax

I decided to stop while I was ahead but I think with a bit of practise and a lot of time you could make something pretty intricate. Oh and maybe you're an illustrator or calligrapher and want to bring it alive through another medium?

intro to papercutting | erika rax

Let me know if you have any more tips on technique or suggestions for use okay? And definitely show me if you give it a go!

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