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Kirigami: The Ancient Art of Paper Cutting and How Artists Are Keeping It Alive

Everything You Need to Make Your Own Cut-Paper Creations

 

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Ready to make your own cut-paper creations? Fortunately, you don't need many supplies to start snipping!

For aspiring kirigami crafters who want to work from scratch, all you need is:

For those who want a little more guidance, we recommend using kirigami templates and kits. Our favorites include DIY Frank Lloyd Wright Kirigami, Kirigami Mandalas, and a Kirigami Menagerie

 

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Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
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