Kirigami is the Japanese technique of paper cutting, mixed between cuts and folds.
'Kirigami
is the Japanese art of cutting paper, named from the words "kiru" (to
cut) and "kami" (paper). Symmetry is a very important concept in
Kirigami. Snowflakes, pentagrams, and flowers are all examples of
Kirigami projects in which cuts are made to enhance the symmetry of the
design.
Kirigami and origami are often confused, but these two crafts are not
the same. It's true that they both incorporate the use of beautiful
papers and folding techniques to make flowers, animals, and other
designs. However, pure origami does not allow you to make cuts in the
paper. To construct your design, you must fold one or more sheets
together. In addition, there is no gluing or taping allowed in origami.
In Kirigami projects, however, both techniques are acceptable.
Occasionally, people practicing Kirigami will use a pencil to make marks
on the paper before they cut. While this can help a beginner improve
his accuracy in creating more complicated designs, the history of
Kirigami recommends that crafters use scissors or a knife only.'
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