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2. The Best Scissors for Precise Cutting - AOL

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   Whether you’re cutting paper figures or snipping loose threads, you’re going to want to cut with confidence. For precise cuts, choose a pair of scissors smaller than the average eight-inch ...

3. Papercutting - Wikipedia

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   Chinese paper cutting, in a style that is practically identical to the original 6th-century form. Jianzhi (Chinese: 剪紙, pinyin: jiǎnzhǐ) is a traditional style of papercutting in China, and it originated from cutting patterns for rich Chinese embroideries and later developed into a folk art in itself.

4. Scherenschnitte - Wikipedia

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   Scherenschnitte (German pronunciation: [ˈʃeːʁənˌʃnɪtə]), which means "scissor cuts" in German, is the art of paper cutting design. The artwork often has rotational symmetry within the design, and common forms include silhouettes, valentines, and love letters.

5. Chinese paper cutting - Wikipedia

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   Chinese paper-cutting originated from the practice of worship of both ancestors and gods, a traditional part of Chinese culture dating back roughly two millennia. According to archaeological records, paper-cutting originates from the 6th century, although some believe that its history could be traced back as far as the Warring States period (around 3 BC) [11], long before paper was invented.

6. Scissors - Wikipedia

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   Scissors cut material by applying at the cutting location a local shear stress which exceeds the material's shear strength. Some scissors have an appendage, called a finger brace or finger tang, below the index finger hole for the middle finger to rest on to provide for better control and more power in precision cutting.

7. Vytynanky (Wycinanki) - Wikipedia

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   Techniques include cutting, clipping, punching, tearing, and carving of paper, as well as nalepianki in which multiple layers are glued together. Subject matter includes peacocks , roosters , and other birds; circular or star-shaped medallions ( gwiazdy ); flowers; and annual holidays such as Easter and Christmas.