Cut PAPER DESIGN Grade 8
STEPS Preliminary Sketch: planning the details before cutting the design Color Selection 2 layers of cutting paper Attaching layers using rubber cement
DESIGN STAGES :PRELIMINARY SKETCH Representational : (You may choose to cut layers that can represent an object or have a theme such as a landscape) You may choose to cut layers that focus on details or small intricate designs. (can be curvy design- organic) or geometric (straight lines) TIP: Layers must be cut to oppose the directions of the lines. (contrasting cuts – example: top layer can be primarily horizontal while the second layer has vertical cuts.
COLOR SELECTION Choose Contrasting Colors Complementary Color Pairs to think about: Red and Green , Blue and Orange; Yellow and Violet TIP: the greater the contrast, the more successful the design
CUT LAYER OBJECTIVEs: Top layer: Should have smaller cuts, and an interesting design quality Second layer: Fewer cuts in an the opposite direction Third Layer: Solid color with no cutting TIP : Don’t tear the cuts with your x-acto knife (neatness is an important quality in the design )
REPRESENTATIONAL LAYER: THEMED
NATURE VS GEOMRTRY
COLOR SELECTION