Snowflake Paper Cutting (Part 26)

Practice paper cutting in this art lesson: snowflake paper cutting (part 26).

🎨 Studio Brief #52

Fold and cut paper to create symmetrical snowflake designs.

🎯 Your mission

Spend 10 quiet minutes with this project.

⚡ The twist

Don't fix mistakes. Build with them.

What you'll learn · 1 of 2

Fold and cut paper to create symmetrical snowflake designs.

What you'll learn · 2 of 2

Each fold multiplies the cuts, creating intricate six-pointed patterns like real ice crystals.

Get ready

Techniques you'll practise

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CrayonsConstruction paper

Step 1 of 3

Start with a square of white paper. Fold it in half, then into thirds to create a wedge shape.

Step 2 of 3

Cut small shapes into the folded edges: triangles, curves, notches.

Step 3 of 3

Unfold carefully to reveal your snowflake. Iron flat if wrinkled.

Did you know?

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