Kirigami

• Kami: The Japanese word meaning “paper.”
• Kiri: The Japanese word meaning “to cut.”
• Kirigami: A Japanese art form that combines folding and cutting paper to create intricate designs.
• Pop-Up: A type of kirigami that creates three-dimensional images when opened.
• Template: A pre-designed pattern used as a guide for cutting and folding.

Cutting

• Intricate Cuts: Detailed and delicate cuts that require precision and skill.
• Layered Cutting: Creating multiple layers of paper that can be arranged to form a three-dimensional scene.
• Scoring: Creating shallow lines in paper before cutting to guide the blade.
• Silhouette Cutting: Cutting out shapes that leave a silhouette against a background.

Folding

• Mountain Fold: A fold that creates a peak, where the paper is folded away from you.
• Valley Fold: A fold that creates a dip, where the paper is folded towards you.

Paper Types

• Cardstock:  Thick paper heavier than standard writing or printing paper but lighter than cardboard. It typically ranges from 200 to 400 gsm (grams per square meter) in weight.
• Construction Paper:  (also known as sugar paper) A type of colored cardstock that has a slightly rough texture and an unfinished surface. It is typically made from wood pulp and is available in a wide range of vibrant colors.
• Specialty Paper: Papers with unique textures or patterns, such as metallic or textured paper.

• Get the essential supplies.
• Follow a how-to or template.

• Kirigami beginners guide: What is it and how do you do it? – Gathered
• Kirigami instructions – OrigamiArt.Us
• Ullagami How-To – geometric kirigami pop-ups

Kirigami Templates

• Free Pop Up Card Template Download | Kiricard
• Kirigami Templates | Pinterest

• Kirigami, Japanese Art of Paper Cutting | The Spruce Crafts
• Turning a circle into a square is possible with this kirigami-inspired formula | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Origami Simulator
• Ullagami – geometric kirigami pop-ups