subject: Some Tips of Paper Cutting [print this page] Actually, to cut paper into specific shape that is artistic is the project of fun craft. And, this project does not require you to learn a large number of skills. But, in fact, there are specific tips which could be applied to help people to save their time when cutting the amount of different paper shapes.
In doing paper cutting, there are an amount of different tools that can be used. The tools range from scissors up to professional cutters. The tool you choose to use in doing paper cutting is not a big deal for you. The most important thing is that the tool you choose to use is sharp. It should also be able to cut the paper smoothly.
It is known that the dull blades will pull the paper, so that they can cause it to tear. As the result, the tear can make your craft project messy. To solve the problem about the dull blades, first of all, you should remove and replace the blade from cutters or scissors. Then, you can sharpen it with simple knife-sharpening tools.
In addition, it is suggested for you to draw first the shape you will try to make before you start to cut with the scissors or a blade. This step is better to do even though you have been skilled at cutting the certain design. To draw the shape on a piece of paper, you can use pencil. The usage of better in this case is better than the usage of pen. As you know that the pen can bleed if you cut the paper not exactly.
For the beginners, drawing first the shape they want to make is able to facilitate them to cut the paper appropriately. In this case, the drawing is such guidance for them to follow. Then, after they have cut the shape completely, they can erase the drawing.
Meanwhile, related to cutting an amount of identical images all at once, there is a trick for you. You are able to take multiple sheets of paper and stack them on top. First of all, imitate the image that you need to cut on the top of paper sheet. Automatically, you will cut out the multiple numbers of the image when you cut out this image. By this way, you can save your time. At the same time, you are able to cut the image uniformly.
