Kirigami: The Art Of 3-Dimensional Paper Cutting

by Laura Badalucco

Create a whole world out of a sheet of paper! In the Japanese art of kirigami it takes just a cut and a fold to form three-dimensional trees, animals, and buildings, as well as an array of decorative cards, household items, and drawings. With the techniques, projects, and templates provided here, shape such magical designs as a Christmas landscape, a delightful circus set, a "Window on Paris," birthday cards, a pencil holder, and much more! 160 pages (all in color), 7 5/8 x 10 1/4.

Genres: Crafts, Reference, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published June 30, 2000

Reviews

[Maria]

Try: Lotus Flower (p. 56), New York Skyscrapers (p. 106), Tower Bridge (p. 108)

[Sarah Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book to have lots of projects for you to work with and learn from, however most of the designs themselves bore me. I didn't find a single project in here that I wanted to work on. Most designs were plain geometric cards that I wouldn't want to give to anyone.

[Steve Davala · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great designs. Not really for the first-time Kirigami artist. I had a hard time deciphering the directions. But I was able to make some of the designs!

I especially like the "floppy disk" holder. Made me realize how old this book actually is...

[Georgina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book utilizes templates that must be reproduced as much as 500% for some of the projects. So be prepared to make a trip to a Kinkos or Office Depot.

Also, on a sad note, this book was published in 1999. Two of the projects may be triggers for victims of 9/11 (U.S.) and the terrorist attacks in Paris (France). Or perhaps you may wish to adapt them for memorial pieces.

[Cindy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is not the kirigami I was hoping for - it's a good book for learning how to make a variety of popup paper art, but my definition of kirigami has always been more like cutting snowflakes that become 3 dimension - different, and nothing like that in this book.

[Erin Phelps · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice, and everything is cooler when you call it by its japanese name

[Ali · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good ideas, but boring projects. Not for beginners, but uncomplicated if you've already attempted kirigami.

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely not for the faint of folding. A background in basic origami is very helpful. Fantastic projects!