A variation on Japanese Origami, Kirigami is created by folding paper and cutting portions away. This surprisingly uncomplicated relief sculpture is assembled with  “rings” cut from double-sided sheets of colorful cardstock. The edges of the rings are folded, cut, unfolded, and layered concentrically (placed around the same center point) to make modern-day Kirigami designs.


3 Dimensional

Book and Paper Arts

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Concentric Kirigami

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Double Color Cardstock - Multiple colored sheets shown in fan

Double Color Cardstock - Single sheet curled to show different color sides

Fiskars Softgrip Scissors - 5'', Pointed Tip, Purple (Color will vary.)

Fiskars Softgrip Scissors - 5'' Pointed Tip shown in Light Blue, shipped in assorted colors

Fiskars Softgrip Scissors - 5'', Pointed Tip, Pink (Color will vary.)

Fiskars Softgrip Scissors - 5'', Pointed Tip, Black (Color will vary.)

Fiskars Softgrip Scissors - 5'', Pointed Tip, Blue (Color will vary.)

A variation on Japanese Origami, Kirigami is created by folding paper and cutting portions away. This surprisingly uncomplicated relief sculpture is assembled with "rings" cut from double-sided sheets of colorful cardstock. The edges of the rings are folded, cut, unfolded, and layered concentrically (placed around the same center point) to make modern-day Kirigami designs! For a pdf version of this lesson, along with a materials list, follow this link to the Blick Art Materials lessons page http://www.dickblick.com/lesson-plans/concentric-kirigami/